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Flights from Sydney to Athens
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Athens. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Doha, about 21h 40m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 38m
Sydney to Athens at a glance
Fastest journey21h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Doha
Best ways to fly from Sydney to Athens
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
2Search
SYD Doha (DOH) ATH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
4Search
SYD Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
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
- 15,326 km9,517 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 38mestimate
- Time difference
- -9hAthens vs Sydney
- Currency in Athens
- EUR
- Airports
- SYD → ATH
Flights from Sydney to Athens: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,326 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Athens?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB) and Istanbul (IST). Qantas flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Athens?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Athens?
Athens is 9 hours behind Sydney.
