Athens from Hamburg, 23 – 25 Oct: £557 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $278 per person, $223 below the highest fare we saw
- Highs 70–74°F with a 13–19% rain chance all weekend
- ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou apartment scores 9.2 from 18 reviews, $77 a night
The catch: The return leaves Sunday at 2:00 PM and lands Monday at 12:20 PM, so it's 26h 20m of travel with one stop, and checked bags cost $160 for two.
Worth it if you can take Monday off and pack carry-on only; skip it if you need to be home Sunday night.
Worth it if you can live with a long trip home. The total for two is $738: flights at $556, plus 2 nights at ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou at $154 and its $28 property fee, with taxes and fees included. You fly Oct 23–25, 2026 (2 nights) on GQ with one stop, not nonstop, and checked bags and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£557 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £420 |
| ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £116 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £21 |
| The total, before you go | £557 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£168 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£210 per person, return
£420 for two, taxes and fees included · GQ · 1 stop · 26h 20m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:10 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 12:10 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 12:20 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| GQ | £210 | 1 stop | 26h 20m |
| SAS | £268 | 1 stop | 22h 20m |
| GQ | £233 | 1 stop | 20h 10m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 03:08 CEST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $278 per person, or $556 for two. That's $223 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a gap of 45% across the 12 offers we checked. With the best-value apartment, the whole weekend comes to $738 for two before you go, taxes and fees included. Late October in Athens looks mild: highs of 70–74°F, lows of 57–60°F and a 13–19% chance of rain. Friday and Saturday look overcast, and there may be drizzle on Sunday. That's good walking weather for the Acropolis and the old quarter, without the summer heat. The outbound flight leaves Friday, Oct 23 at 8:10 PM and lands at 12:10 AM, so Saturday is a full day. Sunday morning is yours too, before the 2:00 PM flight home. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a quick city break built around history and food. You'll climb to ancient ruins in the morning, eat mezze in the evening and end the night at a rooftop bar. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to walk a lot and don't mind a packed Saturday. The pace is brisk. With one full day and a Sunday morning, you'll pick a few highlights and skip the rest.
Weather in Athens, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 70–74°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 74 °F | 57 °F | 19% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 72 °F | 57 °F | 17% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 70 °F | 60 °F | 13% |
Where to stay in Athens
ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou is the best-value pick and the one in our total. A One-Bedroom Apartment costs $154 for 2 nights, or $77 a night, and scores 9.2 from 18 reviews. A $28 fee is paid at the property. It's in Kallithea, outside the old center. Anthem Suites & Spa is the top-rated pick, scoring 9.5 from 184 reviews, in Kallimarmaro. It costs $326 for the stay plus $55 at the property. Ancient Agora Plaka puts you in Monastiraki for $310, plus $51 at the property, and scores 7.8 from 792 reviews. Plaka / Monastiraki is the old quarter under the Acropolis, with markets and rooftop views, so it's the easy choice for a short stay on foot. None of the three offers free cancellation.
ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou
£116 for 2 nights, two guests · £58 a night
See roomsAnthem Suites & Spa
£246 for 2 nights, two guests · £123 a night
See roomsAncient Agora Plaka
£234 for 2 nights, two guests · £117 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Athens for these dates
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Where in Athens
- Plaka / Monastiraki: The old quarter under the Acropolis, markets and rooftop views.
- Koukaki: Local cafés a few minutes' walk from the Acropolis Museum.
- Syntagma / Kolonaki: Grand hotels, shopping and the metro to the airport.
- Psyrri: Street art, mezze bars and nightlife.
- Athens Riviera (Glyfada / Vouliagmeni): Beaches and seaside hotels 30 minutes from the centre.
What to do in Athens
- Climb the Acropolis early Saturday, then visit the Acropolis Museum
- Watch the sunset from Lycabettus Hill
- Mezze and ouzo in Psyrri among the street art
- See the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma
- Day trip to Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon if you skip the city sights
Also worth it
- Swim at Vouliagmeni on the Athens Riviera
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Hamburg | Hamburg (HAM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Athens | Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) |
| Flight time | 26h 20m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,258 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 2 nights in Athens costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £420 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou) | £116 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £272 |
| Total for two | £808 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Hamburg to Athens
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £210 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £210 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: an ID card is enough: travellers from Germany enter Athens with a national ID card, no passport needed.
- Currency: euro (EUR).
- Travel documents: an ID card is enough for this trip from Germany, and a passport also works
- Greece uses the euro, and Athens is 1 hour ahead of Hamburg
- The flights are on GQ with one stop and 26h 20m of total travel time, and checked bags cost $160 for two
- None of the three hotels offers free cancellation, so book once your plans are firm
- Our budget sets aside $360 in spending money for two over 2 days, which brings the full budget to $1,070
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you can take Monday off. The fare is $223 per person below the highest we saw for these dates, and the weather looks mild. The trip home is the cost: you leave Sunday at 2:00 PM and land Monday at 12:20 PM.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$738, all in: flights at $556 plus 2 nights at ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou at $154 and its $28 property fee. Checked bags ($160 for two) and spending money aren't included.
What is the weather like?
Highs of 70–74°F and lows of 57–60°F. Friday and Saturday look overcast, with possible drizzle on Sunday. The rain chance is 13–19%.
Do I need a passport?
An ID card is enough for this trip from Germany. A passport also works.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for the highlights. You land at 12:10 AM Saturday, so Saturday is a full day for the Acropolis, the museum and Psyrri, and Sunday morning is free before your 2:00 PM flight.
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