Find Cheap Flights from Basel (EAP) to Athens (ATH) from £161

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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Basel to Athens were £84 for one-way flights and £161 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Basel to Athens & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
ZRH
Destination airport IATA code
ATH
Number of flight options
1
Return price
£160
Average flight time
3 hours 37 mins

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Athens ATH Flight Information

Traveling From
Basel
Origin Airport IATA Code
EAP
Traveling To
Athens
Destination Airport IATA Code
ATH
Number of Airlines Serving
6
Available Airlines
Air Serbia, ITA Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, Aegean, KLM, Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa
Distance
1637 km
Direct Flight Time
2 35
Flight Price
£161

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Basel and Athens?
Hankering to escape the doldrums of work for a while? Or perhaps turn up the steam on a romantic rendezvous? Whatever your reason for jetting off to Athens, easyJet can get you there with direct flights from BSL to ATH.
How long is a direct flight from Basel to Athens?
The typical flight time from Basel to Athens is 2 hours and 45 minutes, while the distance is 1,050 miles. Get to your destination faster by flying direct and then experience the world at your own pace and in your own time.
What are the best airports for Basel to Athens flights?
Want to know a few more details about your journey from Basel to Athens — like which airport you’ll be flying into and out of? Odds are you’ll be boarding at EuroAirport Airport (BSL) and landing at Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos).
What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Basel to Athens?
Sleep easy knowing you’re flying to Athens with a reliable airline. You’ll find quite a few carriers that fly there from Basel, however here are some of the best to get you started:

  • Lufthansa with 138 flights every month.
  • EasyJet with 65 flights every month.
  • Turkish Airlines with 60 flights every month.
  • KLM with 60 flights every month.
  • Air France with 47 flights every month.
  • Pegasus Airlines with 43 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Basel to Athens?
You’ve got plenty of flexibility when it comes to flying from Basel to Athens. With 18 flights operating daily, the time to get away is up to you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Basel to Athens, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Basel to Athens is April. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £161 and can rise to £235 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Basel to Athens  

Every day between Basel and Athens, 16 flights from 6 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Air Canada, Air Baltic, Aegean Airlines, United Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Swiss, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 2hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 1637 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Basel to Athens — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Basel to Athens to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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