Fly from Hong Kong to Athens with Etihad Airways
Trade the modern high-rises of Hong Kong for the ancient ruins of Greece when you book flights from Hong Kong to Athens with Etihad.
Your flight takes you to historic and intriguing Greece, with a stopover in beautiful Abu Dhabi. Relax on your flight and get ready to discover the temples of Athens or make a short trip to the blissful beaches nearby.
Flying from Hong Kong to Athens: FAQs
What is there to eat in Athens?
You’ll find that Athens is a great city for dining out. Traditional Greek food – salads, spinach and feta filo pastry pies, fresh seafood and grilled meats – are all easy to find and always delicious. Thanks to the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, vegetarians and vegans are well catered for in the city too.
What is the weather like in Athens?
Athens is a wonderful place to visit all year round. Visit in winter and it will be cooler, averaging around 11°C, but you’ll find the main sights are much quieter. For warm weather, book Hong Kong to Athens flights in summer, and enjoy the nearby beaches. The average temperature from June to August is around 28°C.
Top tips for Hong Kong to Athens
Unmissable Lycabettus Hill
Walk or ride the cable car to the top of Lycabettus Hill, the highest peak in Athens.
At around 909-feet tall, Lycabettus Hill is almost exactly half the height of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong but offers similar panoramic views of the city below. Stop at Orizontes restaurant and enjoy the view with delicious local cuisine.
See ancient sights
Head to Cape Sounion and be enchanted by the ancient ruins and breathtaking natural wonders. If you’ve admired the majestic Tian Tian Buddha on Lantau Island in Hong Kong, then you can’t miss the Temple of Poseidon – a tribute to the Greek god of the sea.
Another unmissable spot is Odeon of Herodes Atticus – the remarkable ruins of an open-air theatre on the slopes of the Acropolis. There are still performances here to this very day.