Rome2Rio

How to get fromIceland to Athensby plane, car, car ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Athens

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 4 ways to get from Iceland to Athens by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Keflavík International Airport to Athens International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane KEF - ATH
    10h 17m
    €153–444

  2. Fly Akureyri Airport to Athens International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane AEY - ATH
    11h 2m
    €124–377

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reykjavík to Seyðisfjörðurcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Seyðisfjörður to Hirtshalscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Hirtshals to Athenscar car
    3d 14h
    €776–2,054

  4. Fly Keflavík International Airport to Kalamata International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane plane KEF - KLX
    2. Take the bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    14h 20m
    €221–747

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Iceland to Athens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,240.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Iceland and Athens, Greece?

Airbus France, Lufthansa, and seven other airlines fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides