Greece has recently taken the TikTok world by storm, with travellers and influencers alike flocking to the country to experience its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture—and to post about it. You might have noticed an increase in the dreamy blue and white domed churches of Santorini and, of course, the charming, colourful laneways on your feeds and ‘for you pages’.
Social media has played a significant role in promoting Greece as a top travel destination, accounting for a 369.5% surge in bookings to Athens, according to Webjet. The same report revealed Athens was the third most searched international destination for travel between June 1, 2023- August 31, 2023—a massive jump from ninth place in 2022.
The hashtags #greekislands and #santorini alone have racked up a combined 12 million views in Australia in the last four months, indicating Aussies are dreaming of a Greek summer.
If you’re dreaming of a summer in Greece, listen up because we’re about to tell you the best times to book cheap flights to Athens—with a little insider knowledge from Webjet.
How Far in Advance Should I Book a Flight to Greece?
Ideally, you want to book flights six-10 months in advance for the cheapest flights. Although, David Galt, CEO Webjet OTA says it’s not too late to book, with prices for the season starting at $1,470 return from Sydney to Athens in June.
How Can I Get Cheap Flights to Greece?
We all want the cheapest flights possible. According to Galt, you can bag the best deal with the Webjet Price Calendar Tool.
“It’s an excellent way for savvy travellers to seek out a quick snapshot of which days offer the best flight prices for their holiday destination. Combining your flight and hotel in a package booking can save you big bucks too. For example, on average, Webjet customers who booked a holiday package saved $260 compared to the price of booking their flight and accommodation separately,” said Galt.Â
What Months Should I Book Flights to Greece?
Travelling off-season is a great way to save money. Still, we understand it’s not always easy to plan around the holiday period, so we scoured Webjet for the best economy round-trip flights from Australia’s major cities to Athens, travelling between June 1, 2023- August 31, 2023.
June 2023
Sydney to Athens return economy flight, $1,470
Melbourne to Athens return economy flight, $1,995
Brisbane to Athens return economy flight, $2,085
Perth to Athens return economy flight, $1,960
July 2023
Sydney to Athens return economy flight, $1,880
Melbourne to Athens return economy flight, $1,810
Brisbane to Athens return economy flight, $2,540
Perth to Athens return economy flight, $1,830
August 2023
Sydney to Athens return economy flight, $1,715
Melbourne to Athens return economy flight, $1,690
Brisbane to Athens return economy flight, $2,685
Perth to Athens return economy flight, $1,590
Flight prices are indicative, recently found by customers and may vary. Prices were found on May 1, 2023.
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