Flight from Sydney (SYD) to Athens (ATH) from AUD 2,195
Flight Information
Cheapest flight from AUD 2,195 
Departure and arrival airport SYD-ATH 
Distance approx. 15307km
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Looking for affordable round-trip flights from Sydney to Athens? Then check out our offers to find the best option for your journey. For example, you can fly from Sydney to Athens and back in July 2026 for AUD 2,195.
Whether you’re planning to spend your vacation in Greece or traveling to Athens for a business meeting, a Lufthansa flight makes your journey from Australia to your destination both comfortable and convenient.
Culinary highlights are, of course, part of the experience. Take a look at the digital menu for your outbound or return flight in advance to see what awaits you. For entertainment on board, enjoy our selection of newspapers and magazines from around the world. Simply download our Lufthansa eJournals to your mobile device before your Lufthansa flight and enjoy your reading. Prefer to watch the latest movies or series? Then look forward to hours of entertainment with our inflight entertainment program. After landing in Greece, you’ll be ready to begin your activities.
Discover the Lufthansa App, which offers a variety of practical services. Get your mobile boarding pass, reserve your preferred seat, or book additional flights – all conveniently from your smartphone. Do you travel often? With our Miles & More program, you’ll earn rewards and privileges that make your future travel planning even more attractive.
This way, you can fully enjoy your flight without stress. Just choose the month you’d like to travel. The lowest-cost round-trip flight from Sydney to Athens is available for AUD 2,195 for travelling in July 2026.
Please note: To provide you with the widest possible selection of flight destinations, some of the direct flights or connecting flights on lufthansa.com are operated by our partner airlines, which may result in a different flight experience than with Lufthansa.
Flying from Sydney to Athens: tips and information for your trip
We offer you great deals on Sydney Athens flights (SYD - ATH). Visit with us Athens – the birthplace of Classical Greece and Western civilization. The city is a world center of archaeological research and has many amazing historical landmarks, which are a must-see for every tourist. One of the most famous is the Acropolis, which was the ancient fortified town of Athens. There you can admire the Parthenon, the Erectheion, the Temple of Athena Nike. Don’t miss the Ancient Agora, Syntagma Square, the Kerameikos, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathinaiko Stadium, and Lycabettus Hill. Athens has so much to offer! Visit the capital of Greece and book your Sydney Athens flights (SYD - ATH)! Besides Athens you can discover places all over the world with us. Why not relax on an intercontinental flight to an exotic destination or benefit from our low fares and spend a weekend in an exciting city. Whether you wish to spend a holiday in the mountains or at the beach, we can take you to wherever you want to go.
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FAQ
With Lufthansa’s online check-in, you can conveniently check in as early as 23 hours before departure, choose your seat, and either print your boarding pass or have it sent to your smartphone. Online check-in is available on our website and in the Lufthansa App. For more information, visit our online check-in section.
We offer a selection of snacks and high-quality meals that vary depending on your travel class and flight duration. For example, you can purchase fresh snacks on Economy Class flights that are longer than one hour. On long-haul flights, complimentary meals and beverages are provided even in Economy Class. Learn more about our onboard menus.
The free baggage allowance and applicable fees for additional baggage depend on your route, flight class and the fare. Use our baggage calculator to find out how much baggage you are allowed to bring with you on your flight and how you can add additional baggage.
Yes, our Lufthansa Inflight Entertainment offers excellent onboard entertainment. A wide selection of the latest movies, music, games, and more is available on long-haul flights to make your journey more enjoyable. What's more, free digital magazines and newspapers are available as eJournals on all Lufthansa flights. Learn more in our online inflight entertainment guide.
Prices for flights from Sydney to Athens start at AUD 2,195 at lufthansa.com.
If a flight is cancelled, we automatically rebook all affected passengers. The new flight connection will then be displayed under "My bookings". If you need help, our Lufthansa Chat Assistant Elisa will be happy to assist you.
Baggage allowance refers to the amount of baggage you can bring with you at no extra cost. The size, weight and number of bags or suitcases depends on the fare you have booked, the flight route and your Miles & More status.
Premium Economy Class is our extra comfortable travel class, perfect for long-haul flights. Enjoy numerous advantages such as extra wide seating with increased reclining for a relaxing flight.
You can upgrade to Business Class online in "My Bookings." Our system automatically checks which flights can be upgraded. See how to do this here. You can book upgrades up to 360 days before your flight and until 24 hours before departure.
You have several upgrade options: Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class. Find out more about each option here.
No, the fare conditions of your original ticket still apply after the upgrade. This means the rules for changing your booking, getting a refund, and baggage do not change. You still get the same baggage allowance as your original ticket.
Yes, you can use miles to pay for upgrades. You can find more information about this here.
An upgrade requires several things, depending on the kind you would like to book. The main thing is that there must be free seats in the higher class. There is also a time limit: You can book an upgrade from 360 days before your flight until 24 hours before departure. You can find all the details here.
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