Holidays from Birmingham to Greece

Our Birmingham departures focus on arrival points that connect well with the Greek destinations travellers ask for most often.

• Athens: Athens is the most natural arrival point for a Birmingham departure, as Athens International Airport sits roughly 35 to 40 km from the city centre and is served by metro and express bus. Many travellers use the capital as a short city stay before taking a ferry from Piraeus, the port that lies about 10 km from central Athens. We recommend building in a night in the capital if you plan to visit the Acropolis, since the transfer from the airport makes the first day feel effortless. Our team confirms the specific departure and arrival times for your flight by phone when you book, so your transfer plans are set from the start. Athens holidays can be paired with island stays to give a balanced trip.
• Heraklion: Heraklion Airport puts you on the largest of the Greek islands in no time at all, making it a practical choice for travellers wanting a longer beach stay with history close at hand. Knossos is only about 5 km from the city, so a half-day visit fits easily into a week on the island. The wider region offers long sandy beaches on the north coast and a mix of mountain villages and busy resort towns, which suits both families and couples. Check with us whether a direct Birmingham service is running on your dates, as schedules change by season.
• Corfu: Corfu is one of the closest Greek islands to the UK by air, and its airport lets you reach the beaches and the old town without a long transfer. The island is greener than many Greek destinations and sits in the Ionian Sea, closer to Italy and Albania than most Aegean islands. The old town brings Venetian architecture and a UNESCO-listed old quarter within easy reach of your hotel. Corfu holidays suit travellers who want a shorter flight time and a slower pace, and we confirm the transfer time from the airport to your resort at booking.
• Rhodes: Rhodes is served by its own airport and works well for a Birmingham departure focused on resort life with a historic town nearby. One of the island's lively beach resorts sits roughly 15 km from the main town, so you can spend your days soaking up the sun and make the trip into the medieval Old Town when you want a change. The island has direct flights from UK airports, which simplifies the journey compared with multi-leg routes. Rhodes holidays are a good choice if you value a resort base with easy access to ancient and medieval sights, and we check the airport transfer details for you before you pay.
• Mykonos: Mykonos is usually reached by a short domestic flight or ferry from the capital rather than a direct Birmingham flight, so the journey is a two-stage trip. The onward hop from the mainland takes under an hour, which keeps the connection manageable if you are comfortable with a change. The island is known for its beaches, lively evenings and the windmills above the harbour, making it a strong choice for a shorter break, the same kind of brief our Greece Family Holidays deals are built around. We explain the onward connection clearly when you book, so you know exactly how you will reach the island from your Birmingham departure.