Athens from Paris, 23 – 25 Oct: £941 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Acropolis weekend with highs of 70–74°F and little rain expected
- $443 per person, $37 below the highest fare we saw
- Ancient Agora Plaka in Monastiraki, rated 7.8 from 792 reviews
The catch: It's not nonstop: the 6:20 AM outbound has one stop and takes 8h 50m, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you can handle an early one-stop flight for a packed city weekend; skip it if you only want a nonstop.
Worth it if a one-stop flight doesn't bother you: Athens from Paris comes to $1,246 for two, all in, for Oct 23–25, 2026 (2 nights). That's the flights at $885 plus Ancient Agora Plaka at $310 and its $51 property fee, taxes and fees included; a checked bag and spending money are not in it. You fly U2 from Orly with one stop, not nonstop.
The total, before you go
£941 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £668 |
| Ancient Agora Plaka, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £234 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £39 |
| The total, before you go | £941 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£28 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 on easyJet, £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
£334 per person, return
£668 for two, taxes and fees included · easyJet · 1 stop · 8h 50m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:20 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 10:35 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 6:05 PM – Sun, Oct 25, 10:40 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | £334 | 1 stop | 8h 50m |
| TO | £343 | 1 stop | 8h 50m |
| easyJet | £334 | 1 stop | 11h 25m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 03:13 CEST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
When we checked, the fare was $443 per person. That's $37 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 8% less, and the 12 offers we saw ran from $443 to $480. That puts the whole weekend at $1,246 for two, all in, with the flights, two nights and the hotel's $51 property fee counted. For late October, the forecast shows highs of 70–74°F, lows of 57–60°F, overcast skies and a 13–19% chance of rain, with drizzle possible on Sunday. That's comfortable weather for walking up to the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill and for long evenings outside in Psyrri. The trip is next weekend, so you'll need to decide this week. Prices move, and we can't promise this one will hold.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend for two: ancient sites in the morning, long mezze lunches, rooftop bars and late nights in Psyrri. The pace is quick, since you land Friday at 10:35 AM and fly home Sunday at 6:05 PM. It suits couples or friends who like to walk a lot and enjoy a gritty, lively capital wrapped around the ruins.
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
Ancient Agora Plaka is our best-value pick and the one in the total: a Superior Queen Room in Monastiraki for $310 for two nights ($155 a night) plus $51 paid at the property. It's rated 7.8 from 792 reviews and has no free cancellation. Anthem Suites & Spa is the top rated, at 9.5 from 184 reviews. It's in Kallimarmaro and costs $326 ($163 a night) plus $55 at the property, also without free cancellation. Athens Eleven Luxury Apartments in the city centre is the flexible choice: a Junior Suite for $409 ($205 a night) plus $61 at the property, rated 9 from 182 reviews, with free cancellation. Plaka / Monastiraki puts you in the old quarter under the Acropolis, with markets and rooftop views.
Ancient Agora Plaka
£234 for 2 nights, two guests · £117 a night
See roomsAnthem Suites & Spa
£246 for 2 nights, two guests · £123 a night
See roomsAthens Eleven Luxury Apartments
£309 for 2 nights, two guests · £155 a night
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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, then spend the late morning in the Acropolis Museum
- Watch the sunset from Lycabettus Hill
- Settle in for mezze and ouzo in Psyrri
- See the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma
- Take a day trip to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
- Swim at Vouliagmeni on the Athens Riviera
Also worth it
- Day trip to Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Paris | Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly (ORY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Athens | Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) |
| Flight time | 8h 50m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,302 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 2 nights in Athens costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £669 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Ancient Agora Plaka) | £234 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £272 |
| Total for two | £1,175 |
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: Paris to Athens
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £334 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £334 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: an ID card is enough: travellers from France enter Athens with a national ID card, no passport needed.
- Currency: euro (EUR).
- Travel documents: we list a national ID card as enough for this trip; bring your passport if you don't have an EU ID card.
- Greece uses the euro, and Athens is 1 hour ahead of Paris.
- Flights: U2 from Orly (ORY) to Athens (ATH) with one stop, back Sunday at 6:05 PM, landing at 10:40 PM.
- The total doesn't include a checked bag, about $160 for two, or spending money.
- Ancient Agora Plaka has no free cancellation, but Athens Eleven Luxury Apartments does.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a one-stop flight is fine with you. You get two nights under the Acropolis for $1,246 for two, all in, and the forecast shows highs of 70–74°F. If you want a nonstop, skip this one.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,246 for two, all in: flights at $885, Ancient Agora Plaka at $310 and its $51 property fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't in that total, and neither is spending money.
How long is the flight?
The outbound leaves Orly at 6:20 AM on Friday, Oct 23, and lands in Athens at 10:35 AM. It has one stop and is listed at 8h 50m. The flight home leaves Sunday at 6:05 PM and lands at 10:40 PM.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 70–74°F and lows of 57–60°F, with overcast skies. The chance of rain is 13–19%, with drizzle possible on Sunday.
Is 2 nights enough?
For the highlights, yes. You land Friday at 10:35 AM and leave Sunday at 6:05 PM, which gives you time for the Acropolis and its museum, a Lycabettus Hill sunset and an evening in Psyrri.
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