Cheap flights from Kyiv (KBP) – Athens (ATH)

Athens is an ancient and distinctive European capital. This city combines ancient architecture, numerous museums, and an active nightlife with bustling streets and cozy restaurants.

Getting ready for the road

Two and a half hours of comfortable flight with SkyUp and you are in the cultural center of Greece. Order additional services at reasonable prices and do not worry about anything. For example, you can check in extra baggage or carry sports equipment, add more hand luggage, transport animals in the cabin or the luggage compartment, or choose a seat.

And another nice bonus is our menu. These dishes are sure to become some of your favorites because they are delicious in the best restaurants. Don`t miss the opportunity to order food no later than 32 hours before departure and enjoy your trip before arrival.

From airport to the city

There are several ways to get to the city center from the airport. For example, by buses, running around the clock. No.X93, X95, and X96 for € 6 are suitable for you. The bus stop is at the departure level between exits 4 and 5.

You can also take the metro from the train station near the main terminal. You need a blue line (€ 10 or € 18 for a round trip ticket valid for a week).In addition, there is a special option for tourists – a three-day ticket for all transport, including the airport one (€ 22).

Transport

You can get around Athens by bus, trolleybus, tram, or subway. All transport runs from 5 am until midnight. However, there are five round-the-clock routes in the city. Transport operates on a single ticket: for 90 minutes (€ 1.2) or one-day (€ 4.1) and five-day (€ 8.2) travel cards.

Interesting historical places

The Acropolis is one of the best-known landmarks of Athens. Several ancient Greek temples have survived there, in particular, the Parthenon in honor of the goddess Athena and the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus.

And also visit the Acropolis Museum, where you can learn the history of ancient Athens and see old exhibits that you will not find anywhere else.

On the way back, do not miss the Theater of Dionysus. It was built in the 5th century BC, and long ago, it could accommodate about 17 thousand visitors. Nowadays, tourists like to check the acoustics here: if one person speaks quietly from below, in the place of the orchestra, then on the upper balcony another person will hear every single word.

By the way, the Acropolis hill has a gorgeous view of the city, so we advise you to come here also at night and see an incredible sight.

After fulfilling the main tourist plan, it is time to get to know the modern city. To do this, we recommend walking around the Plaka area. Narrow streets with neatly planted flowers, traditional Greek houses, temples, and taverns – all this will immerse you into the atmosphere of cozy and hospitable Greece and help you relax.

Establishments

The Greeks have long been considered meals an essential part of the day. Therefore, leisurely lunch is exactly what a day in Athens was created for. Be sure to try the seafood: shrimp, octopus, fish, and squid, grilled or cooked according to traditional recipes.

Many meat dishes are served here: bresaola (veal and pork chops on charcoal), paidakia (mutton ribs). You can also try moussaka (a casserole with meat and eggplant) and avgolemono (chicken soup with egg-lemon sauce).

If you want just to have a snack and then go on a historical expedition around the city, try gyros (meat and vegetables wrapped in pita bread) or souvlaki (a small shish kebab with vegetables and a garnish).

Accommodation

In Athens, accommodation in a hostel costs from € 20, in a hotel from € 25, in an apartment from € 40. It is better to look for housing in one of the historical areas: Plaka, Makriyianni, Monastiraki, Syntagma.

Where to go nearby

If you lacked the historicity of Athens and are interested in further exploring Greek culture, head to the city of Delphi. You can read a lot about it in Greek mythology. For example, according to legend, Apollo chose Delphi as a place for his sanctuary. In addition, Delphi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so it is worth a visit.

And if you have time after all the excursions and walks, go to Vouliagmeni Lake. You will be surprised by transparent and always warm (+25) water. This temperature is maintained by thermal springs.

Kyiv – Athens flight tickets are available on the SkyUp Airlines website. Visit the website and select the desired date.

You can also buy Kyiv – Athens flight tickets paying in installments. Fly now, pay later.

* All prices listed in this text are valid at the time of publication