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Flight deals from Chennai Airport to Athens International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai Airport to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £354. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.£337 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Thu, 19 Mar.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Athens International on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £337, select.
Athens.£354 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Athens International on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £354, select.
Athens.£357 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Athens International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £357, select.
Athens.£366 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Fri, 3 Apr.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Athens International on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £366, select.
Athens.£385 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Athens International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £385, select.
Athens.£404 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Athens International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £404, select.
Athens.£407 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Fri, 29 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Athens International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £407, select.
Athens.£408 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Athens International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £408, select.
Athens.£408 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo and Cyprus Airways.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Cyprus Airways, departs from Athens International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £408, select.
Athens.£417 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Athens International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £417, select.
Athens.£418 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Athens International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.
Athens.£422 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Athens International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £422, select.
Athens.£472 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Chennai on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Athens International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £472, select.
Athens.£522 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Chennai on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Athens International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £522, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from £337
Apr
from £354
May
from £407
Jun
from £385
Jul
from £417
Aug
from £408
Sep
from £408
Oct
from £422
Nov
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Dec
from £522
Jan
from £472
Feb
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Chennai to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chennai to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

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Chennai to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£337
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Athens International is £337. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chennai to Athens International. But we found flights with one or more stops from £337.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Chennai to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Athens International is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Athens International Airport on Monday, 16 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chennai Airport and Athens International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MAA to ATH flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAA and ATH:

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Bahrain International Airport

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is £188. A return fare right now is £337. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAA to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAA to ATH.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • 76.04% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Chennai Airport is around 12 miles from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAA. Whether you have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • If you're getting in on a late Chennai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:

  • Explore without limits with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and discover more of Athens and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.

Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 25 miles away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.

Explore more of Greece

  • You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel around 190 miles north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 130 miles north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.

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