Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Madrid to Athens
The cheapest flights right now
Madrid – Athens
Outbound – Nov 21, 2026
direct
3h 35m Return – Nov 30, 2026
direct
3h 55m $148
3 days ago
Madrid – Athens
Outbound – Dec 12, 2026
direct
3h 35m Return – Dec 21, 2026
direct
3h 55m $147
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$73
Average price of a round trip
$177
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
3h35
A flight from Madrid to Athens takes on average 3h35.
Best time
September
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Athens is September.
The best flight deals for a week
Madrid – Athens
Outbound – Feb 7, 2027
direct
3h 35m Return – Feb 14, 2027
direct
4h 0m $150
today
Madrid – Athens
Outbound – Nov 22, 2026
direct
3h 35m Return – Nov 29, 2026
direct
3h 55m $148
yesterday
Madrid – Athens
Outbound – Nov 14, 2026
direct
3h 35m Return – Nov 21, 2026
direct
3h 55m $158
2 days ago
Madrid – Athens
Outbound – Dec 5, 2026
direct
3h 35m Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
3h 55m $167
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Madrid to Athens
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Athens (Greece) from Madrid (Spain) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is June, with an average flight ticket price of $101 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, November and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 25 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Ryanair. A ticket from the airline Ryanair to Athens costs on average $172.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Aegean Airlines, SKY express and Iberia.
info departure city :
Madrid, Spain
airport :
Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
local time :
Madrid is a city in the country Spain, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Madrid, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of Madrid (MAD) has 1 airport(s): Madrid-Barajas
destination info :
Athens, Greece
airport :
Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos International Airport (ATH)
local time :
Athens is in the country Greece, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Athens, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 23°C.
The city of Athens has 1 airport(s): Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos
Useful info about Athens
What is the least touristic period to go to Athens?
If you want to visit Athens during the least touristic period, choose the month of September.
What is the most popular time to travel to Athens?
In Athens, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Madrid to Athens?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 25 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 10% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Madrid to Athens is Wednesday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Madrid and Athens?
When you leave, you can leave from Madrid-Barajas, and you will arrive at Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos.
How to reach Madrid airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Madrid to Athens?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Madrid and Athens?
In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Athens and 26°C in Madrid. The average rainfall in summer is 17 mm in Athens and 10 mm in Madrid. In summer, it is warmer in Athens and it rains less in Madrid. In winter, it is colder in Athens and it rains more in Athens.
