East Midlands to Athens flights
Updated 2026-11-04
East Midlands (EMA) to Athens (ATH) is 2553 km, typically flown in 3h 35m. 3 airlines listed on this route.
Which airlines fly from Nottingham to Athens?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | FR | 3h 35m |
| Jet2.com | LS | 3h 35m |
| TUI Airways | BY | 3h 35m |
Airlines listed for this airport pair. Frequencies vary by season.
Flying from East Midlands
East Midlands Airport is a regional hub between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, dominated by Ryanair and Jet2 with TUI adding charter and package routes. The terminal sits 15 miles southwest of Nottingham and 13 miles west of Derby, with Skylink bus services connecting both. The route network is short-haul-only and skews holiday-leisure — Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are the strongest corridors. Long-haul travellers usually drive to Manchester or Birmingham for a wider choice.
Arriving in Athens
Athens International is Greece's main hub and Aegean Airlines' base, 30 km southeast of the city. Metro Line 3 reaches Syntagma Square in 40 minutes for €9. Athens is the gateway for Greek-island connections — most passengers transfer to a domestic Aegean or Olympic flight. UK fares peak in July and August; April–early June and September–October offer the best price-to-weather ratio.
Nottingham to Athens FAQs
Direct flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Athens (ATH) take approximately 3h 35m for the 2553 km journey. Airport-to-airport time depends on winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Airlines listed on this route: Ryanair, Jet2.com and TUI Airways.
In the fares we recorded in the week to , the lowest one-way fare to Athens was from London Stansted (£22), then London Luton £30, Manchester £33 and London Gatwick £33. Lowest fares seen, not live prices.
UK passport holders can visit Greece without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period (the Schengen area rule). Check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece for current entry requirements before you book.