Athens: by plane, car or ferry
The Acropolis, neighbourhoods full of tavernas and the Athens Riviera beaches a tram ride away. A city where a long weekend naturally stretches into a few days by the sea.
What does a trip to Athens cost this year?
The calculator compares flights from several airports, driving with real ferry prices, and shows the weather for every date.
What it costs right now
Transport price for 2 people with a bag, departing in the coming weeks, accommodation not included. Computed by our own planner from real flight and ferry prices. Values marked ~ are estimates. Calculated on 2026-07-25, check your exact dates in the calculator.
When to go
Athens works all year, but July and August mean 35 °C in the city and a hard climb up the Acropolis. The best mix is late May, June, then September and all of October: comfortable for the sights, with the sea off Glyfada and Vouliagmeni still above 24 °C. Winter Athens is cheap and queue free, just not for swimming.
| Month | Daily high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 25 °C | 19 °C | ~5 |
| June | 30 °C | 24 °C | ~5 |
| July | 34 °C | 27 °C | ~2 |
| August | 33 °C | 27 °C | ~2 |
| September | 29 °C | 26 °C | ~3 |
Averages from the last 8 years (Open-Meteo). The calculator shows your exact week in more detail.
How to get there
Flying is fastest: direct routes from Prague and Vienna, and metro line 3 gets you from the airport to the centre in about 45 minutes. A car in the city is a liability and parking a sport. Driving from Central Europe means nearly 2,000 km through the Balkans, or a ferry from Ancona and Bari to Patras and Igoumenitsa. Ferries from Piraeus reach the islands, which makes Athens a natural gateway to the Aegean.
Airports
- ATH · Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens)
Car ferries
No ferry needed when driving here.
Distance
1,534 km from Prague as the crow flies. The calculator computes the real route, tolls and fuel.
Tip
The sea near Athens stays above 24 °C into late October, with flights and hotels notably cheaper off-peak. Ferries to the islands leave from Piraeus next door.
Frequently asked questions
When is the sea warmest?
The sea is typically warmest in August, around 27 °C. Daytime air averages 33 °C.
Which airports serve it?
Nearest airports: Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens) (ATH). The calculator compares fares to all of them at once, from Prague and Vienna alike.
Car or plane, which pays off?
For a stay in Athens flying wins by a wide margin: you need no car here and the drive costs two days. The car ferry only makes sense if Athens is the first stop of a longer trip around the Peloponnese or the islands.