Athens in August
The warmest sea of the year, but also Italian and French holidays: early August is the Mediterranean's busiest week. Late August already gets cheaper while the sea keeps its warmth, the smart play is the final week.
Athens in August: what does it cost?
The calculator already has this month's dates filled in. It compares flights from your airports, driving and the ferry, and adds the total cost.
The numbers for August
Climate: 8 year averages (Open-Meteo). Flights: cheapest return fare per person found from Prague or Vienna (Aviasales, ~48 h).
How to get there
Flying is fastest: direct routes from Prague and Vienna, and metro line 3 gets you from the airport to the centre in about 45 minutes. A car in the city is a liability and parking a sport. Driving from Central Europe means nearly 2,000 km through the Balkans, or a ferry from Ancona and Bari to Patras and Igoumenitsa. Ferries from Piraeus reach the islands, which makes Athens a natural gateway to the Aegean.
By plane
Nearest airports: ATH. The calculator searches all of them at once, across your whole date window.
Frequently asked
How warm is the sea in Athens in August?
In August the sea is typically around 27 °C and the air averages 33 °C during the day.