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Flights from Melbourne to Athens

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Athens. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Doha, about 21h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 08m
MELATHSIN

Melbourne to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey21h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Doha

Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Athens

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MEL Singapore (SIN) ATH
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Scoot · Leg 2: Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~21h 21m
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2
MEL Doha (DOH) ATH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~21h 09m
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3
MEL Dubai (DXB) ATH
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~21h 08m
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4
MEL Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~21h 27m
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5
MEL Shanghai (PVG) ATH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~23h 13m
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MEL Abu Dhabi (AUH) ATH
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~21h 09m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
14,949 km9,283 miles
Journey time
21h 08mestimate
Time difference
-9hAthens vs Melbourne
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
MEL, AVV → ATH

Flights from Melbourne to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Doha and Dubai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,949 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Athens?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB) and Istanbul (IST). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Athens?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Athens?
Athens is 9 hours behind Melbourne.

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