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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Athens:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sydney to Athens takes 00m, covering 24,617 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Sydney to Athens range from $1,763 to $2,365, with an average of $2,039 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,763 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $2,039 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,463 to $13,655. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $741, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Sydney to Athens usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

One-stop flights from Sydney to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 19% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Sydney to Athens. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,963 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,138, a difference of $175.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 39m, compared to 22h 46m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 22h 55m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Athens is 8 hours behind Sydney (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Syntagma Square, Acropolis, and Greek Evangelical Church. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos has a children’s play area with activities to keep kids busy. There are also plenty of convenience shops to pick up snacks or things to keep them occupied, like colouring books or toys.

There is a fairly extensive selection at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos when it comes to food. There are plenty of cafes for a quick coffee, including Starbucks and Nescafe, as well as takeaway options, like Burger King, and a lot of international cuisine options, including Greek, Italian and many more.

As well as plenty of retail opportunities inside the airport itself, Athens International Airport is connected to a retail park with a factory outlet, offering a wide range of shopping to start your trip with some retail therapy.

There are seven lounge areas in total at Sydney Airport, with varying access requirements. Six of these lounge areas can be accessed by travellers who are not members or cardholders of the qualifying tier; you will simply need to purchase a single-entry pass.

Sydney Airport keeps travellers connected during their stay at the airport with the free and unlimited Wi-Fi accessible throughout Terminals 1 and 2. There are also dedicated charging stations located on the upper and lower levels of both terminals to keep your devices fully charged and ready for the flight.

If you’re travelling with children, you can keep them happily entertained at one of Sydney Airport’s children’s play areas. There are four play areas in total, which are all located at convenient points throughout the departure gate area. Interactive game screens are included in some of them to keep older children engaged until your flight departs.

If you’d prefer to avoid public transport after your flight, taxis can be easily hired outside Athens International Airport’s Arrivals area. The trip to the city centre from the airport will cost approximately 38 euros ($62) and take around 25-30 minutes. Most taxis in the area operate on flat fares, so be sure to agree upon the price before your trip begins.