What's the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

Brokepackr's data shows January-March and November offer the lowest fares to Athens. Peak summer (June-August) sees island-hopper demand drive prices up 30-40%.

How much does 30 days in Athens cost?

Brokepackr's Cost Index estimates $1,500-1,900 USD for 30 days in Athens. Greece is excellent backpacker value — gyros $3-4, dorm beds $12-18/night, and ferry passes unlock the islands.

Should I base in Athens or head straight to the islands?

Brokepackr recommends 3-4 days in Athens for history and museums, then ferry to the islands. Allocate 60% of your Greece time to islands — that's where the magic is.

Brokepackr · Flights · Athens · from Buenos Aires

Cheap Flights to Athens
from Buenos Aires

Median: $‍1,563 round-tripBest month: FebruaryLatin America

At a glance

Buenos Aires → Athens

Round-trip: $‍1,563

Daily budget: $‍82

Best month: February (50% off peak)

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Seasonality

When to fly to Athens from Buenos Aires

Average round-trip prices by month from Buenos Aires (EZE)

$1281

Jan

$1250

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Feb

$1328

Mar

$1438

Apr

$1531

May

$1797

Jun

$1875

Jul

$1844

Aug

$1485

Sep

$1406

Oct

$1281

Nov

$1328

Dec

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Moderate

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Daily Budget

30-day Athens budget

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Hostels dorm (avg)$‍21/day

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Local transport$‍14/day

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Food$‍40/day

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Drinks$‍3/day

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Activities$‍4/day

Total · 30 days$‍‌2,460

Based on 57,431 hostel prices and user-reported costs. Cheapest 5% excluded.

Budget Tiers · Per Day

brokepackr$‍57/day

Dorms, cooking, free activities

backpackr$‍107/day

Private rooms, eating out daily

flashpackr$‍197+/day

Boutique hostels, taxis, nightlife

Brokepackr tip

Flying from Buenos Aires: Median round-trip is $‍1,563. Book in February to save 50%.

Getting There

Best airports to fly into

ATH

Eleftherios Venizelos International

Athens · Gateway to Greek islands — Aegean, Ryanair, easyJet

✈️Brokepackr pick: Fly into ATH (Eleftherios Venizelos International) for the widest international connections to Athens.

Entry Requirements

Flight + visa requirements

Passport	Status	Duration	eVisa / Notes
US	visa_free	90 days	No
CA	visa_free	90 days	No
AL	visa_free	90 days	No
GT	visa_free	90 days	No
HK	visa_free	90 days	No
TR	visa_required	None days	No
TW	visa_free	90 days	No
EC	visa_required	None days	No
ID	visa_required	None days	No
MX	visa_free	90 days	No

Common Questions

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