Spata-Artemida to Manchester, Greater Manchester (ATH–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ATH–MAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Aegean Airlines and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,638 miles in approximately 3h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 7 | 320 | 3h53 | – | – | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 4 | 32N | 4h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 4 | 73H | 3h59 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Spata-Artemida
| Metric | ATH→MAN | JSI→MAN | KLX→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATH | – | 89 mi | 121 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 53m | 3h 50m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 4:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Greek passport holders do not need a visa for the UK for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2, 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 20, allows multiple entries over 2 years, and is linked to your passport. Apply through the UK ETA app. Most approvals come through within minutes.
A valid passport is required. Greek national ID cards are not accepted for UK entry.
Metro Line 3 (blue line) connects Monastiraki and Syntagma stations in central Athens to the airport in 40 minutes for €10 one-way (€18 return, valid 48 hours). Trains run every 30 minutes from roughly 05:30 to midnight. Suburban rail (Proastiakos) also serves the airport, useful from Piraeus and the northern suburbs.
Express buses (X93 to Kifissos Bus Terminal, X95 to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus) run 24/7 for €6.20 and take 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis from the city centre are metered with a flat rate of €40 (day) or €55 (night/holidays) from the airport to downtown. Ride-shares are limited; metered taxis are the standard option.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
ATH–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to MAN
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Jet2.com and easyJet. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ATH to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to MAN ranges from 3 hours 53 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,638 miles (2,637 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BRI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Skiathos (JSI), Kalamata (KLX) and Santorini Island (JTR).