Cruise flights · 2026–27 season
Business class flights for Athens cruises
Piraeus, Athens’ port, is where most Greek isles voyages begin or end — many sailing to or from Istanbul. The season runs April to October, with the shoulder months the sweet spot.
Sailings this season
Luxury and premium voyages starting or ending here, as published by the cruise lines.
| Dates | Line & ship | Route | Nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2027 – May 1, 2027 | Viking · Viking Mars | Athens (Piraeus) → Istanbul | 7 |
| Apr 30, 2027 – May 8, 2027 | Azamara · Azamara Onward | Istanbul → Athens (Piraeus) | 8 |
| May 6, 2027 – May 13, 2027 | Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection · Ritz-Carlton yacht | Civitavecchia (Rome) → Athens (Piraeus) | 7 |
| May 7, 2027 – May 16, 2027 | Four Seasons Yachts · Four Seasons I | Athens (Piraeus) → Istanbul | 9 |
| May 17, 2027 – May 24, 2027 | Explora Journeys · Explora II | Istanbul → Athens (Piraeus) | 7 |
| May 21, 2027 – May 28, 2027 | Viking · Viking Neptune | Istanbul → Athens (Piraeus) | 7 |
| May 22, 2027 – May 29, 2027 | Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection · Ritz-Carlton yacht | Athens (Piraeus) → Venice | 7 |
| Jun 16, 2027 – Jun 27, 2027 | Silversea · Silver Nova | Athens (Piraeus) round trip | 11 |
| Sep 13, 2027 – Sep 20, 2027 | Explora Journeys · Explora II | Istanbul → Athens (Piraeus) | 7 |
| Sep 25, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027 | Viking · Viking Neptune | Istanbul → Athens (Piraeus) | 7 |
| Sep 30, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027 | Regent Seven Seas · Seven Seas Mariner | Istanbul → Athens (Piraeus) | 10 |
| Oct 4, 2027 – Oct 11, 2027 | Explora Journeys · Explora II | Athens (Piraeus) → Istanbul | 7 |
| Oct 7, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027 | Silversea · Silver Nova | Athens (Piraeus) round trip | 11 |
Schedules can change — always confirm your sailing with the cruise line.
Flights to get you there
Delta flies New York to Athens year-round; more nonstops join in summer. Many Athens voyages end in Istanbul — we price that as an open-jaw.
- Getting to Piraeus
- From Athens airport (ATH) it’s about 45 km — 35 to 50 minutes by car, up to 75 minutes in summer traffic, or about 90 minutes on the X96 bus. Ships use the Miaoulis, Themistocles or Alkimos terminals.
- Arrive a day early
- Transatlantic flights are overnight and land in the morning. Arrive the day before embarkation: it absorbs a delay, beats jet lag, and most lines start boarding around midday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 01
How far is Piraeus from Athens airport?
About 45 km: 35–50 minutes by car most of the year, longer in peak summer traffic.
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