Cheap flights from Manchester to Athens from £77
Updated 2026-06-22
2637 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 42m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Manchester (MAN) to Athens (ATH). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Manchester
Manchester is the UK's third-largest airport and the dominant Northern hub for both short-haul and long-haul. The airport's three terminals serve a deep mix of full-service carriers (BA, Lufthansa, KLM), low-cost operators (Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair) and intercontinental long-haul (Emirates, Qatar, Singapore, Virgin Atlantic). Northern travellers usually save 90+ minutes versus heading down to Heathrow or Gatwick — and on European routes Manchester fares are competitive with the London airports.
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.
Who flies MAN to ATH?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Jet2.com | LS | 3h 42m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 3h 42m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 3h 42m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 3h 42m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 3h 42m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 3h 42m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 3h 42m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 3h 42m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Manchester to Athens FAQs
Direct flights from Manchester (MAN) to Athens (ATH) take approximately 3h 42m for the 2637 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
8 carriers operate direct service from Manchester (MAN) to Athens (ATH): Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways, British Airways and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Jet2.com typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Greece (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece before booking.
Athens (ATH) is the primary international airport for Athens. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.