Statistics on Manchester-Athens flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Athens (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Athens from Manchester airport is $ 292 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 192 (in january) and $ 419 (in august), which is a saving of $ 100 or a surplus of $ 128 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $165 to $220 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Athens before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Athens plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60099 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Athens from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 192, saving $ 100 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 292). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 419).
Flight Manchester-Athens: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 153 | $ 192 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 187 | $ 251 | good price |
| March | $ 184 | $ 245 | good price |
| April | $ 234 | $ 306 | fair price |
| May | $ 222 | $ 294 | fair price |
| June | $ 237 | $ 314 | fair price |
| July | $ 270 | $ 346 | high price |
| August | $ 315 | $ 419 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 258 | $ 337 | high price |
| October | $ 199 | $ 284 | fair price |
| November | $ 189 | $ 224 | good price |
| December | $ 217 | $ 284 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Athens
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Athens range from $55 to $658. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $55 to $110), 1% at the maximum price (from $603 to $658). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $165 to $220 (23% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Athens flight
There are 9 companies that serve Manchester from Athens airport: EasyJet, Aegean Airlines, Jet2, Ryanair, Swiss, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines and SAS.
Data analysis:
Of the 60099 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (48% of the time) on the Manchester->Athens route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Manchester-Athens flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 96 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Athens flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $21. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $20.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Athens to Manchester departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $32. Conversely, departing from Athens on a sunday may cost you an additional $51.
Top prices Manchester-Athens
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Athens | 17-11 to 21-11-2025 | $ 142 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Athens | 26-11 to 30-11-2025 | $ 140 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Athens | 01-12 to 10-12-2025 | $ 113 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Athens | 03-12 to 07-12-2025 | $ 133 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Athens | 09-01 to 16-01-2026 | $ 132 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Athens | 12-01 to 16-01-2026 | $ 130 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Athens | 14-01 to 18-01-2026 | $ 142 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Athens | 16-01 to 30-01-2026 | $ 136 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Athens | 23-01 to 30-01-2026 | $ 140 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Athens | 02-02 to 06-02-2026 | $ 139 | direct flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Manchester - Athens to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Athens flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Athens, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 266 $, which is a saving of 26 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (49 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Athens flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 144 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 163), 4 to 5 months ($ 156), 5 to 6 months ($ 171), 7 to 8 months ($ 167), 9 to 10 months ($ 175) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 207 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 234), 2 to 3 months ($ 228), 3 to 4 months ($ 236), 4 to 5 months ($ 223), 5 to 6 months ($ 221), 6 to 7 months ($ 223), 7 to 8 months ($ 230), 8 to 9 months ($ 211) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 175 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 241), 3 to 4 months ($ 239), 4 to 5 months ($ 213), 5 to 6 months ($ 200), 7 to 8 months ($ 211), 8 to 9 months ($ 211), 9 to 10 months ($ 184), 10 to 11 months ($ 226), 11 to 12 months ($ 228) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 276 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 283), 5 to 6 months ($ 281), 6 to 7 months ($ 279), 7 to 8 months ($ 300) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 248 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 292), 5 to 6 months ($ 261), 6 to 7 months ($ 255), 7 to 8 months ($ 268), 8 to 9 months ($ 274) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 281 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 312), 6 to 7 months ($ 290), 7 to 8 months ($ 281), 8 to 9 months ($ 300), 9 to 10 months ($ 301) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 292 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 296), 7 to 8 months ($ 312), 9 to 10 months ($ 313), 10 to 11 months ($ 334) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 352 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 403), 8 to 9 months ($ 373), 9 to 10 months ($ 356), 10 to 11 months ($ 387), 11 to 12 months ($ 392) |
| September | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 271 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 330), 8 to 9 months ($ 287), 9 to 10 months ($ 272), 11 to 12 months ($ 322) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 219 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 271), 2 to 3 months ($ 270), 6 to 7 months ($ 280), 8 to 9 months ($ 258), 10 to 11 months ($ 241) |
| November | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 176 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 224), 8 to 9 months ($ 214), 9 to 10 months ($ 187), 11 to 12 months ($ 188) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 233 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 260), 2 to 3 months ($ 238), 4 to 5 months ($ 237), 5 to 6 months ($ 248), 6 to 7 months ($ 254), 7 to 8 months ($ 284), 8 to 9 months ($ 254), 9 to 10 months ($ 280) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Athens are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Manchester to Athens: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 429 $224 to $685 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 278 $175 to $568 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 289 $154 to $540 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 299 $191 to $647 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 339 $231 to $613 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 255 $157 to $507 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 234 $155 to $363 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 184 $128 to $290 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 215 $113 to $368 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 179 $130 to $290 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 227 $139 to $347 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 226 $154 to $479 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Athens. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!