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 Sydney to Athens
Compare Sydney – Athens fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 15,308 km and takes around 19 h 05 min nonstop (most flights stop once).
📏 Distance15,308 km (9,511 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 19 h 05 min nonstop – most trips need one stop
🕒 Time differenceAthens is 8 hours behind Sydney
🛫 AirportsSYD → ATH
💸 Cheapest monthOct 2026 – from $1,185
📅 Cheapest months to fly Sydney → Athens
- $1,185Oct 26
- $1,445Jun 27
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
Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Flights hackBring an empty bottle
Pass security with an empty water bottle and fill it at the airport fountains instead of buying overpriced water.
Sydney to Athens flights: questions
How long is the flight from Sydney to Athens?
A nonstop flight from Sydney to Athens takes about 19 h 05 min for the 15,308 km (9,511 miles) trip. Few airlines fly this distance nonstop, so most itineraries include one stop and take several hours longer.
How far is Athens from Sydney?
Athens is about 15,308 km (9,511 miles) from Sydney as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Athens?
Right now Athens is 8 hours behind Sydney. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Athens?
Recently the lowest fares were in Oct 2026, from about $1,185. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Sydney and Athens?
From Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl (SYD). 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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