Highlights
  • Historical sites such as the Acropolis & Parthenon.
  • Museums
  • Markets
  • Street art
  • Bars & restaurants
Key Information
Timezone: +2hrs
Currency: Euro
Language: Greek
Flight Time: 3hrs 40
Airport(s)/transport

Athens International Airport

Travel Advice

Visa & Entry Requirements
UK passport holders can visit the EU for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. Bio-metric information such as facial scans and fingerprints will be recorded as part of the entry, exit system (ESS) The European Union will be introducing a new travel authorisation system (ETIAS) however this is expected to be ready in late 2026/ Early 2027.
General Travel Advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office have advice for staying safe and well abroad. To find out more about your holiday destination, including entry requirements visit the Travel Aware website.
LGBTQ+ Traveller Safety
Greece has a LGBTQ+ safety index score of 239 and graded as B. (A - F scale, A grades being ranked as most safe and F grades being least safe. Read more about LGBTQ+ travellers safety index by Asher & Lyric).

Average Weather in Athens

Jan
14℃
Av. Rain 57mm
(UK: 7℃ | 90mm)

Feb
14℃
Av. Rain 47mm
(UK: 7℃ | 70mm)

Mar
17℃
Av. Rain 41mm
(UK: 10℃ | 90mm)

Apr
20℃
Av. Rain 31mm
(UK: 13℃ | 40mm)

May
26℃
Av. Rain 23mm
(UK: 16℃ | 70mm)

Jun
31℃
Av. Rain 11mm
(UK: 19℃ | 50mm)

Jul
34℃
Av. Rain 6mm
(UK: 22℃ | 40mm)

Aug
34℃
Av. Rain 6mm
(UK: 21℃ | 70mm)

Sep
29℃
Av. Rain 14mm
(UK: 18℃ | 80mm)

Oct
24℃
Av. Rain 53mm
(UK: 15℃ | 90mm)

Nov
19℃
Av. Rain 58mm
(UK: 10℃ | 100mm)

Dec
15℃
Av. Rain 97mm
(UK: 8℃ | 80mm)

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