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Quick Flight Summary from Manchester to Athens

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    SAR 571
  • Direct flight duration 3 hour 50 min
  • Arrival airports ATH
  • Best days to book Thursday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    SAR 782

Cheapest flights from Manchester to Athens

Cheapest Direct Flight

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines
27 Aug, Thu
Manchester – Athens
3h 50m
Non-stop
MANATH

easyJet

easyJet
31 Aug, Mon
Manchester – Athens
4h
Non-stop
MANATH

British Airways

British Airways
4 Sep, Fri
Manchester – Athens
5h 45m
1 stop
MANATH

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines
29 Aug, Sat
Manchester – Athens
3h 50m
Non-stop
MANATH

Last update: 25 August 2026 00:39

Estimated Prices for Manchester to Athens Flights

Cheapest Day28 August Friday
Best Price
SAR 298
Average Price
SAR 582
SAR 941
SAR 298
25Tue
Aug
SAR 612
26Wed
SAR 543
27Thu
SAR 298
28Fri
SAR 941
29Sat
SAR 363
30Sun
SAR 363
31Mon
01Tue
Sep
SAR 665
02Wed
SAR 817
03Thu
SAR 761
04Fri
SAR 478
05Sat
SAR 496
06Sun
07Mon
08Tue
09Wed
SAR 633
10Thu
SAR 766
11Fri
SAR 475
12Sat
13Sun
SAR 560
14Mon
SAR 473
15Tue
SAR 643
16Wed
17Thu
18Fri
19Sat
SAR 591
20Sun
21Mon
22Tue
23Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Manchester City Center

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport is located about 15 km from the city center and is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives. You can to Manchester Airport by taxi, bus, train, tram, bicycle, and rental car. The airport also contains parking areas that offer long-term and short-term parking options, so driving your own car is another option.

Taxi

Taxis are a fast and comfortable transportation alternative to get to the airport. You can find a taxi in every part of the city or have the hotel you are staying at help arrange one for you. Since the airport is located in relatively close proximity to the city center the total fare will cost between 20 and 30 pounds. A taxi to the airport from central Manchester should take less than 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.  

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by bus. Buses are accessible from every part of the city and provide quick and affordable transportation to the airport. There are a total of 9 buses that offer service to the airport from various parts of the city. Taking the bus is a cheaper option when compared to taxis. Buses run to The Station, the airport’s ground transport interchange.

Train

Taking the train is another method of transportation to consider. The train is accessible from every part of the city and provides transportation to Manchester Airport railway station, which is located in The Station that is connected to the terminals via a Skylink. There are also regional trains that operate to the airport, making the airport accessible from different parts of the country as well. Trains are an affordable and quick transportation alternative.  

Tram

Manchester Airport is also accessible by tram. You can get on the tram from the city center or other areas and enjoy a comfortable ride to the airport. The Metrolink station is located in The Station. Trams are an affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport although they are a bit slower compared to other options.

Bicycle

Manchester Airport features special parking areas for bicycles for those passengers who want to access the airport by bike. The airport places great emphasis on the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. Passengers can ride their bikes to the airport and securely park them at one of the various cycle bays.  

Rental Car

One of the most convenient ways to get to Manchester Airport is by rental car. There are various rental car companies located throughout the city. You can rent a car in the city and enjoy a comfortable drive to the airport. Driving from the city center to the airport should take less than 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Airport Information

Manchester Airport is located in Ringway, Manchester, about 15 kilometers from the city center. The airport operates both domestic and international flights and was ranked the 3rd busiest airport in the UK in 2015. Every year the airport handles millions of travelers.

The airport contains 3 passenger terminals that offer various services including a baby care room, health center, lost and found, ATMs, currency exchange services, free Wi-Fi for 1 hour, lounges, meeting rooms, restaurants, cafes, bars, and a variety of stores.

Stores where passengers can go shopping include Accessorize, Attitude, Biza, Bobbi Brown, Boots, Boux Avenue, Clarins, Claire’s, Cloud, Dixons, Dune, Fat Face, Jo Malone, Next, JD, Rolling Luggage, Swatch, Temptation, The Body Shop, Timberland, BB, Spar, WHSmith, Victoria’s Secret, William Henry’s, Zoodle and Lacoste.

Restaurants, cafes, or bars where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Bar MCR, Burger King, Caffe Nero, Cafe Balzar, Caffe Ritazza, Costa, Delice de France, Frankie&Benny’s, Giraffe, Greggs, Joes Kitchen&Coffee House, Micasa, The Observatory Bar, The Pasty Shop, Pork Pickle, Soho Coffeeco, Spar, Spinning Jenny, Starbucks, Grain Loft, Spud Factory, Lion Antelope, Upper Crust and Take Off.

Transportation to Athens City Center from Airport

Athens Intl. Airport

The capital of Greece, Athens, is one of the cities that informs much of today with its history and culture, and for this reason attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Over 15 million visitors pass through the only airport of Athens, Elefterios Venizelos International Airport. It’s possible to reach Athens centre, located 20 km away from the airport by metro, train, taxi, rental car, and bus. 

Bus

Elefterios Venizelos International Airport is one of the airports with the most convenient methods of reaching the city centre. You can reach the central locations of Sintagma Square, Athena Academy, and Agios Fanourious by taking the X95 from the bus stops located in front of the airport administration building. The journey to the city centre should take around an hour. Once you are at the 16th stop, Evangelismos Hospital, you can take either walk, or take the 732 bus for three stops, to reach Sintagma Square.

You can also reach various areas in Athens from the airport by taking buses 54, 608, 622, 732, and 815.

Train – Metro

There’s been a recent switch in Athens from Greek to Latin alphabet for station names, however the Latin alphabet is not yet used everywhere. This is why it’s probably a good idea to keep an idea of how many stops you need to go when using public transport. You should pay attention to this detail is you take the train from Venizelos Airport to the centre.

The M3 line goes all the way to Sintagma from the airport. Sintagma is the 15th stop. Once you’ve reached Sintagma Square, the home of the Greek Parliament, then you can reach Omonia, another important centre, in just 3 stops by taking the metro. There is also a train line going directly to Port Pire from the airport.

Taxi

It’s possible to reach everywhere in the city by taking a taxi from the airport, however the fixed fare is only applied to Sintagma, Monastiraki, and Omonia. The good conversation of Athenian taxi drivers can be an additional bonus.

Car Rental

You can explore the various areas of Athens and Greece by renting a car at Venizelos Airport. The airport does offer its own car rental service alongside the many car rental agencies. Once you’ve rented your car you should travel 9km along the A64 and then join up with the Attiki highway. This will take you directly to centre of Athens.  

Athens Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Tuesday
25 Aug
Clear
37°26°
Wednesday
26 Aug
Clear
37°26°
Thursday
27 Aug
Clear
37°26°
Friday
28 Aug
Clear
33°26°
Saturday
29 Aug
Clear
34°24°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Manchester-Athens flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Manchester-Athens flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Manchester-Athens flights, you can use Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly station Railway Station as departure airport, and Athens Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Manchester-Athens is 2625 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Manchester-Athens flights is Monday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with easyJet starts from approximately SAR 213.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Aegean Airlines
SAR 495
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund
Jet2
SAR 298
1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage (56x45x25 cm cm)
Vueling Airlines
SAR 473
1 piece of handbag (40x30x20 cm cm)
British Airways
SAR 761
1 piece cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours)
easyJet
SAR 213
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
SAR 575
Pegasus
SAR 482
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)

Last update: 19.08.2026

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