Greece · direct from 7 UK airports
Athens
The Acropolis above the city, the Plaka's tavernas, and ferries from Piraeus to the islands.
Anafiotika: an island village under the Acropolis
Photo: Zde · CC BY-SA 4.0
A cluster of whitewashed, island-style houses on the Acropolis slopes, built by workers from Anafi in the 19th century.
WhereAbout 12 miles from the airport (ATH)
Getting thereWalk up from Plaka.
Direct flights to Athens from the UK
7 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Jet2 | Oct to Nov, Mar to Sep | 1,589 mi |
| Bristol | easyJet | All year | 1,592 mi |
| Edinburgh | easyJet | All year | 1,770 mi |
| Gatwick | easyJet | All year | 1,487 mi |
| Luton | Ryanair | Oct, Mar to Sep | 1,518 mi |
| Manchester | easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 1,638 mi |
| Stansted | Ryanair | All year | 1,496 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Athens by month
13°Jan
14°Feb
17°Mar
21°Apr
26°May
32°Jun
34°Jul
34°Aug
30°Sep
24°Oct
19°Nov
14°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 7° | 9 |
| February | 14° | 7° | 8 |
| March | 17° | 9° | 8 |
| April | 21° | 12° | 6 |
| May | 26° | 17° | 6 |
| June | 32° | 22° | 5 |
| July | 34° | 24° | 2 |
| August | 34° | 24° | 3 |
| September | 30° | 20° | 3 |
| October | 24° | 16° | 4 |
| November | 19° | 12° | 7 |
| December | 14° | 9° | 9 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Athens). Rainy days (at least 1mm) are ERA5 averages for 2016 to 2025.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Greece travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.