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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 18,663. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.R 6,518 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,518, select.
Athens.R 8,319 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,319, select.
Athens.R 8,618 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,618, select.
Athens.R 9,193 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,193, select.
Athens.R 9,492 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,492, select.
Athens.R 9,614 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,614, select.
Athens.R 9,810 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,810, select.
Athens.R 9,877 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,877, select.
Athens.R 10,618 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,618, select.
Athens.R 10,836 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,836, select.
Athens.R 11,043 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,043, select.
Athens.R 13,499 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,499, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in November.
Apr
from R 13,499
May
from R 10,836
Jun
from R 8,319
Jul
from R 9,877
Aug
from R 10,618
Sep
from R 11,043
Oct
from R 8,618
Nov
from R 6,518
Dec
from R 9,193
Jan
from R 9,492
Feb
from R 9,810
Mar
from R 9,614

Rio de Janeiro to Athens International: Alternative routes

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

Athens International

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Rio de Janeiro to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,518
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International is R 16,173. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Athens International. But we found flights with one stop from R 16,173.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International Airport on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Athens International is Air Canada .

Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know

  • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is five hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

  • Your flight from Rio de Janeiro to ATH won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to ATH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Travelling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:

  • Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from GIG touch down on schedule 80% of the time.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • SDU is about 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to ATH flight:

  • Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.

About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:

  • Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.

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

  • Central Athens is roughly 19 kilometres from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.

  • It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is R 6,518. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 16,173. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to ATH, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Rio de Janeiro to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport ticket.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to ATH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • It's time to decide when to book your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in January.

  • Before locking in your Rio de Janeiro to ATH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Athens

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Athens right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:

  • Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Athens itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Erechtheion.

Explore more of Greece

  • You've visited Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel around 225 kilometres northwest to Larisa to check off its leading attractions. From Larissa Ancient Ruins to Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you want to check out another well-known destination in Greece, head for Kalamaria, roughly 306 kilometres north of Athens. Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Rio de Janeiro to Athens

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