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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 10:31
• Latest: departs at 21:55 and lands at 01:26.

The flight takes about 3h 31m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madrid to Athens.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Athens takes 3h 31m, covering 3,824 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Athens range from ₪715 to ₪1,139, with an average of ₪908 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪715 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the ₪908 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪511 round-trip via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared to ₪925 for direct flights.

Iberia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Europa has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Athens flights are:

• Iberia: 91% on time
• Air Europa: 71% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 70% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪53–₪310 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Athens flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪277, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪7 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Madrid to Athens usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Athens route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Madrid to Athens. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₪832 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ₪938, a difference of ₪106.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 34m, compared with 7h 26m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 44m via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Madrid (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Syntagma Square, Victoria Square and Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Athens flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Sky Express: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.