Delhi to Athens at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Delhi to Athens in the last two weeks is ₹52,976 (return, 10 nights) for Fri 5 Feb, about 10% over the usual price.
Of the months we have prices for, February is the cheapest and December the dearest.
Nonstop flights take about 8h 45m on IndiGo.
Athens has its best weather from April to June and September to October.
Nonstop: IndiGoCommon stops: Doha, Manama, Abu DhabiCheapest airlines lately: IndiGo, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Etihad
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 10 nights), with Athens's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | Check live above | 23° / 14°mostly dry, 31 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | Check live above | 19° / 11°some rain, 63 mm | Off-season | Diwali |
| December 2026 | ₹54,809 return, 10 nights · Wed 23 Dec | 14° / 7°some rain, 79 mm | Off-season | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | Check live above | 12° / 5°some rain, 61 mm | Off-season | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | ₹52,976 return, 10 nights · Fri 5 Feb | 14° / 6°mostly dry, 45 mm | Off-season | Off season: mild (13-15°C) with rain, and many island hotels close from November to April. |
| March 2027 | ₹54,582 return, 10 nights · Sun 21 Mar | 16° / 7°some rain, 52 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027Best weather | Check live above | 21° / 10°mostly dry, 35 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027Best weather | Check live above | 25° / 15°mostly dry, 36 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027Best weather | Check live above | 30° / 20°dry, 23 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 33° / 23°dry, 14 mm | Peak | Summer: 33-38°C with heatwaves; the Acropolis sometimes closes in the afternoon on the... |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 32° / 23°dry, 14 mm | Peak | Summer: 33-38°C with heatwaves; the Acropolis sometimes closes in the afternoon on the... |
| September 2027Best weather | Check live above | 28° / 19°dry, 24 mm | Peak | Spring and autumn: 20-28°C, the best time for the Acropolis and the islands (the sea... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Athens, and the rushes that push up fares out of Delhi.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Athens?
Of the months our scanner has priced, February 2027 is the cheapest: ₹52,976 (return, 10 nights) for Fri 5 Feb. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Athens?
Nonstop flights take about 8h 45m. Airlines flying nonstop include IndiGo.
Which airlines fly from Delhi to Athens?
Recently the cheapest fares were on IndiGo, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Etihad and Ethiopian.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best weather in Athens is from April to June and September to October. Spring and autumn: 20-28°C, the best time for the Acropolis and the islands (the sea is warm from June to October). Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is May to September. The quietest months are November to February.
How far ahead should I book Delhi to Athens flights?
At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Europe routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 5% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.
When do fares out of Delhi go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.