Journey information
Overview: Athens to Edinburgh flight
Flights from Athens to Edinburgh depart on average 75 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £89 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 2823 km distance in 4h 15m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2823 km |
Average flight duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £89 |
Flights per day 75 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 4h 15m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 00:50 |
Last flight 23:50 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Athens to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£119
Average price
£764
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Flights per day
84
Distance
2823 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Athens to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Edinburgh will cost around £764 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £119.
Of the 84 flights that leave Athens for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 2823 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 6 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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A3632
KL1956 · KL933
KL1956 · KL931
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KL929
A3632
U23226
KL1956+
KL929
BA631 · BA1458
BA641 · BA1448Live departures
Athens to Edinburgh flight times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Edinburgh flights for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:50 Athens | 4h20 | 01:10 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
TK8808+ TK1345 | 22:40 Athens International Airport | 16h40 | 15:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
TK8808+ TK1343 | 22:40 Athens International Airport | 11h20 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
LX1845+ LX8290 | 02:45 Athens International Airport | 16h10 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1952 · KL927 | 04:05 Athens International Airport | 8h40 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1952+ KL929 | 04:05 Athens International Airport | 15h50 | 19:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1952 · KL931 | 04:05 Athens International Airport | 12h00 | 16:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1952 · KL933 | 04:05 Athens International Airport | 19h05 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1952 · KL923 | 04:05 Athens International Airport | 28h35 | 08:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1285 · LH960 | 04:15 Athens International Airport | 8h05 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1757 · LH99 · LH960 | 04:35 Athens International Airport | 7h45 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LX1843+ LX8290 | 05:05 Athens International Airport | 13h50 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA641 · BA1460 | 06:00 Athens International Airport | 14h40 | 20:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA641 · BA1464 | 06:00 Athens International Airport | 16h25 | 22:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA641+ BA8710 | 06:00 Athens International Airport | 14h25 | 20:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA641+ BA8716 | 06:00 Athens International Airport | 12h15 | 18:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA641 · BA1458 | 06:00 Athens International Airport | 13h35 | 19:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA641 · BA1454 | 06:00 Athens International Airport | 11h40 | 17:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA641+ BA8718 | 06:00 Athens International Airport | 15h35 | 21:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA641 · BA1448 | 06:00 Athens International Airport | 6h55 | 12:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
TK9190+ TK1345 | 06:05 Athens International Airport | 9h15 | 15:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
TK9190+ TK1343 | 06:05 Athens International Airport | 27h55 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LX4321+ LX8290 | 06:30 Athens International Airport | 12h25 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
A3632 | 06:45 Athens International Airport | 4h20 | 11:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SK8423 · SK2541 | 07:00 Athens International Airport | 25h30 | 08:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH5925+ LH21+ LH964 | 07:15 Athens International Airport | 15h40 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1844 · TK1345 | 08:10 Athens International Airport | 7h10 | 15:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
TK1844 · TK1343 | 08:10 Athens International Airport | 25h50 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
SK1834 · SK2541 | 09:25 Athens International Airport | 23h05 | 08:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
QR204 · QR31 | 10:40 Athens International Airport | 19h20 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
QR204 · QR29 | 10:40 Athens International Airport | 25h55 | 12:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LX3451+ LX1737+ LX8290 | 10:40 Athens International Airport | 8h15 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1753 · LH117 · LH964 | 10:50 Athens International Airport | 12h05 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1753 · LH115 · LH964 | 10:50 Athens International Airport | 12h05 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1848 · TK1343 | 11:10 Athens International Airport | 22h50 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
TK1848 · TK1345 | 11:10 Athens International Airport | 28h10 | 15:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
OS802 · OS217+ OS7213 | 11:25 Athens International Airport | 11h30 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS802 · OS215+ OS7213 | 11:25 Athens International Airport | 11h30 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LX1831+ LX8290 | 11:45 Athens International Airport | 7h10 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1281 · LH964 | 12:00 Athens International Airport | 10h55 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1533 · AF1686 | 12:35 Athens International Airport | 22h05 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF1533 · AF1886 | 12:35 Athens International Airport | 9h00 | 21:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA631 · BA1460 | 12:50 Athens International Airport | 7h50 | 20:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA631 · BA1458 | 12:50 Athens International Airport | 6h45 | 19:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA631 · BA1464 | 12:50 Athens International Airport | 9h35 | 22:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH5911+ LH119 · LH964 | 13:45 Athens International Airport | 9h10 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1850 · TK1343 | 13:45 Athens International Airport | 20h15 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
TK1850 · TK1345 | 13:45 Athens International Airport | 25h35 | 15:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH5919+ LH964 | 14:05 Athens International Airport | 8h50 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH5919+ LH962 | 14:05 Athens International Airport | 26h50 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH5919+ LH960 | 14:05 Athens International Airport | 21h55 | 12:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
OS8985+ OS217+ OS7213 | 14:20 Athens International Airport | 8h35 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
BA635 · BA1464 | 14:50 Athens International Airport | 7h35 | 22:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1956 · KL933 | 15:25 Athens International Airport | 7h45 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1956 · KL931 | 15:25 Athens International Airport | 24h40 | 16:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1956+ KL929 | 15:25 Athens International Airport | 4h30 | 19:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1956 · KL923 | 15:25 Athens International Airport | 17h15 | 08:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1956 · KL927 | 15:25 Athens International Airport | 21h20 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1283 · LH964 | 15:45 Athens International Airport | 7h10 | 22:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1283 · LH960 | 15:45 Athens International Airport | 20h15 | 12:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
TK9194+ TK1343 | 16:30 Athens International Airport | 17h30 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
TK9194+ TK1345 | 16:30 Athens International Airport | 22h50 | 15:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
QR208 · QR105+ QR6272 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 20h15 | 13:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208 · QR329+ QR6272 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 20h15 | 13:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208 · QR329+ QR6271 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 19h10 | 12:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208+ QR5943 · QR6273 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 22h15 | 15:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208+ QR5943 · QR6269 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 17h05 | 10:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208 · QR19 · QR9657 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 18h30 | 11:30 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208 · QR105+ QR6271 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 19h10 | 12:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208+ QR5943 · QR6271 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 19h10 | 12:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208 · QR11+ QR6273 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 22h15 | 15:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208 · QR11+ QR6271 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 19h10 | 12:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208 · QR11+ QR6272 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 20h15 | 13:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208 · QR29 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 19h35 | 12:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
QR208 · QR11+ QR6269 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 17h05 | 10:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208 · QR105+ QR6273 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 22h15 | 15:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208+ QR9709 · QR6273 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 22h15 | 15:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208+ QR5943 · QR6272 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 20h15 | 13:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
QR208 · QR31 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 13h00 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
QR208+ QR5943 · QR6268 | 17:00 Athens International Airport | 16h05 | 09:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
BA637 · BA1440 | 17:50 Athens International Airport | 15h15 | 09:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA637 · BA1438 | 17:50 Athens International Airport | 13h45 | 07:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Athens to Edinburgh flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Edinburgh by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Athens to Edinburgh generally leave from Athens International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
Athens International Airport is 33.3 km away from Athens city centre and Edinburgh Airport is 13.5 km from Edinburgh city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Edinburgh
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 45 minutes.
- Shops are available in the main terminal, including duty-free shops and brands like Hellenic Duty Free and Korres.
- Parking available with options including short-term and long-term parking. Short-term parking located at P1 and P2, approximately 3.8€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Aegean Business Lounge and Skyserv Lounge, offering amenities like food, drinks, and showers.
- Located at the arrivals level, near Exit 3.
- Bus: X93, X95, X96, X97
- Metro: Line 3
- Suburban Railway: Proastiakos
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
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