How long is the flight from New Zealand to Athens?

For as low as $2,621, Qatar Airways can have you in Athens from New Zealand in 28h 25m. The distance between New Zealand and Athens is about 17437 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Athens one-way?

$919 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $1,178 and $1,396, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Athens?

When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to Athens, consider Auckland Intl - Athens Eleftherios V., Tauranga - Athens Eleftherios V. or Whangarei - Athens Eleftherios V., as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Athens?

Consider Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Athens.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to ATH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Athens as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from New Zealand?

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), located 19.7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Athens.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Athens that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Athens?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Athens.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Athens?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Find flight deals from New Zealand to Athens

Round-trip from	$2,024
One-way from	$1,224
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$3,005

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WLG Wellington - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Wellington

Mon 18/1

06:00-05:25

2 stops34h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,224

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CHC Christchurch - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Sat 7/11

06:10-11:25

2 stops40h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,269

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WLG Wellington - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Wellington

Mon 18/1

16:05-10:55

3 stops53h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,384

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AKL Auckland Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Auckland Intl

Thu 10/12

14:15-08:15

1 stop29h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,388

AucklandAthens

AKL Auckland Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Auckland Intl

Thu 10/12

21:25-14:35

2 stops52h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,428

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CHC Christchurch - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Christchurch

Thu 10/12

09:10-08:40

3 stops34h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,455

ChristchurchAthens

CHC Christchurch - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Christchurch

Wed 9/12

09:15-12:15

3 stops38h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

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00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,593

WellingtonAthens

WLG Wellington - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Wellington

Wed 9/12

21:15-08:15

2 stops46h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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WellingtonAthens

WLG Wellington - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

WLGATH

Wellington

Thu 10/12

06:05-08:40

3 stops37h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

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00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,634

AucklandAthens

AKL Auckland Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Auckland Intl

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09:40-12:15

3 stops37h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Athens?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Athens (average of $2,229). Flying from New Zealand to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $4,816). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Athens?

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Zealand to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Athens, such as Emirates,Air China, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,669 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,669 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,669 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,669 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,452 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,669 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,726 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,669 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,239 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,669 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from New Zealand?
Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), located 19.7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Athens.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Athens?
For as low as $2,621, Qatar Airways can have you in Athens from New Zealand in 28h 25m. The distance between New Zealand and Athens is about 17437 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Athens one-way?
$919 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $1,178 and $1,396, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Athens?
When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to Athens, consider Auckland Intl - Athens Eleftherios V., Tauranga - Athens Eleftherios V. or Whangarei - Athens Eleftherios V., as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Athens that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Athens?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Athens.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Athens?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Athens?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Athens (average of $2,229). Flying from New Zealand to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $4,816). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,647	Average$2,093	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,838	Average$2,136	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$2,036	Average$2,163	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
British Airways	Cheapest$2,122	Average$2,896	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,548	Average$3,027	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$3,200	Average$3,870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Zealand to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

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