How to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Greece
Pick up a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Greece from ₹ 85,610, the cheapest price currently available.
That fare will get you from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International in Athens.
A one-way ticket starts at ₹ 35,940.
Happy to land anywhere if it means paying less? Enter 'Greece' in the 'To' field to find the lowest fares for different cities.
With around 20 international airports, Greece has plenty of options on where to land.
Expand your search by choosing 'Add nearby airports.' This will compare prices across the closest airports at both your departure and destination points, which could help you find a better deal.
Pay less and have more options by booking ahead. Leave it too late and you might have to compromise on timing, cost or airline.
Get notified when fares change by setting up a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app to have updates sent straight to your phone.
Best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Greece
If budget is a priority, October is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Greece.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to travel in general, with prices dipping during the quieter midweek period.
July, August and September mark the peak travel season in Greece, with August the most popular of the three. Visit then for a livelier experience and lots going on around you.
Alternatively, skip the peak season surge by searching for flights in January, February and March. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.
Popular places to visit in Greece
Athens
Located in Attica, this city is a top destination for Rio de Janeiro to Greece flights. Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon and Erechtheion are key stops for first-time visitors.
Flying into Athens usually means you'll be landing at Athens International Airport (ATH).
Check out the lineup of hotels in Athens and pair your trip with a stay that fits how you travel.
Heraklion
Work your way through this Crete city's biggest highlights including Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion.
Fly in through Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) and go straight from arrivals to discovering the sights.
With your airfare locked in, you can move on to finding the right stay among the hotels in Heraklion.
Thessaloniki
Swing by major attractions like Holy Cathedral Church of Hagia Sophia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue while you're in this part of Central Macedonia.
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) is the city's main airport, with routes connecting it to major destinations across the region and beyond.
From mini breaks to longer stays, hotels in Thessaloniki cater to all kinds of travel styles and budgets.
Visiting Greece for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Entry rules can vary depending on your passport, travel plans and length of stay, so always check ahead. Official embassy sites and airlines will have reliable advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
The euro (EUR) is the main currency. Paying for purchases is easy, with debit and credit cards accepted just about everywhere.
The population of Greece is roughly 10 million. Athens is the capital.
You won't need to adjust your watch while travelling around this destination, with only one standard time zone of UTC+2 inches place.
The weather can affect everything from what you wear to how much you see, so choose your season wisely. July is Greece's warmest month.
Conditions are often coolest around January.
January is usually the wettest time of year, while July is the driest.
Want to time your Rio de Janeiro to Greece flight with something big? Major events worth planning around include the Athens Epidaurus Festival, the Thessaloniki International Film Festival and Patras Carnival.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
Locked in that cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to Greece? Now decide where you'll stay and how you'll travel around. Explore the range of hotels in Greece and filter your search by review score, star rating and more. Also browse car rental options in Greece and choose from pickup locations at airports or in cities.