Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
Many airlines let you stop in their hub city for a few days at no extra fare – two trips for the price of one.
✈️ Cheap flights from Delhi to Athens
Compare Delhi – Athens fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 4,984 km and takes around 6 h 40 min nonstop.
📏 Distance4,984 km (3,097 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 6 h 40 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceAthens is 2.5 hours behind Delhi
🛫 AirportsDEL → ATH
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $672
📅 Cheapest months to fly Delhi → Athens
- $711Oct 26
- $672Nov 26
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Greece
Best: May–June and September–early October: warm seas, sunshine and fewer crowds than midsummer.
Shoulder season: April and late October: mild weather for sightseeing and hiking, though some island services are reduced.
Weather by month in Athens
- 13°Jan🌧
- 14°Feb⛅
- 17°Mar⛅
- 20°Apr⛅
- 26°May☀️
- 31°Jun☀️
- 34°Jul☀️
- 34°Aug☀️
- 29°Sep☀️
- 24°Oct⛅
- 19°Nov🌧
- 15°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Climb the Acropolis – Walk up to the Parthenon early in the morning and look out over Athens to the sea.
- Watch a Santorini sunset – Join the crowds in Oia as the sun sinks behind the volcanic caldera.
- Island-hop by ferry – Sail between the Cyclades, discovering whitewashed villages, quiet coves and harbour tavernas.
- Visit the Meteora monasteries – Gaze at medieval monasteries perched on top of towering sandstone pillars.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Money hackUse free walking tours
Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
Delhi to Athens flights: questions
How long is the flight from Delhi to Athens?
A nonstop flight from Delhi to Athens takes about 6 h 40 min for the 4,984 km (3,097 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Athens from Delhi?
Athens is about 4,984 km (3,097 miles) from Delhi as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Delhi and Athens?
Right now Athens is 2.5 hours behind Delhi. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Athens?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $672. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Delhi and Athens?
From Delhi: Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL). In Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH).
Do I need a visa for Greece?
It depends on your passport – see our Greece visa & entry guide.
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