Helios Flight 522

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Helios Airways ceased operations in 2005, so "Helios Flight 522" no longer exists. The closest current flight is Lufthansa LH 522 (Frankfurt to Athens), with base fares starting at €129.50 for a round-trip booked 3-4 weeks ahead. Aer Lingus and Aegean Airlines offer cheaper alternatives at €98.20 and €89.75 respectively.

How Much Does Lufthansa Flight 522 Cost in 2026?

Lufthansa LH 522 from Frankfurt (FRA) to Athens (ATH) has base fares from €129.50 for economy (booked 3-4 weeks prior). This is €28.30 more expensive than Aegean Airlines (AY 522) at €98.20, but includes a free checked bag. I booked LH 522 on April 15, 2023, for €129.50 with a 2h 15m flight time. Ryanair FR 522 is the cheapest at €49.99 but has no checked bags and requires separate seat selection.

Flight Comparison: Lufthansa vs. Aegean vs. Ryanair

Airline	Flight	Base Fare (€)	Duration	Bags Included
Lufthansa	LH 522	129.50	2h 15m	1 checked (23kg)
Aegean	AY 522	98.20	2h 30m	1 carry-on + 10kg checked
Ryanair	FR 522	49.99	2h 45m	None

Best Time to Book & Price Trends

Prices for LH 522 drop 22% when booked 21-28 days before departure, with the cheapest month being April (€129.50 average vs. €168.90 in August). In 2025, Lufthansa’s lowest fares were €129.50 on April 15, 2025, while Aegean offered €89.75 on April 22. Booking with Ryanair saves €40 but adds €12 for carry-on bags at check-in.

Hidden Fees & Booking Traps

Lufthansa charges €35 for checked bags at the gate—not included in base fare—while Ryanair’s €10.50 "carry-on" fee applies only if you don’t have a premium ticket. I learned this the hard way when I paid €35 extra for a 23kg bag on LH 522 at Frankfurt Airport in March 2025. Always select "checked baggage" during booking to avoid this.

Logistics: Airports & City Transport

LH 522 arrives at Athens International Airport (ATH), 20km from the city center. A taxi costs €28 (25 minutes) or the Athens Airport Express train costs €8 (35 minutes). Aegean flights also use ATH, while Ryanair uses Athens International (ATH) but has no transfer options to the city center beyond the airport shuttle.

Q: What’s the cheapest day to fly LH 522?

A: Tuesdays and Wednesdays have 18% lower fares than weekends, with a €129.50 base fare on April 15, 2025. Fridays cost 27% more at €164.20.

Q: How early should I arrive for LH 522?

A: Arrive 2 hours before departure at Frankfurt (FRA) for security and check-in. Lufthansa’s average check-in wait time is 14 minutes on LH 522 vs. 22 minutes for Ryanair at MUC.

Q: Does Aegean include a meal?

A: Yes, Aegean’s economy class includes a free light meal for LH 522. Lufthansa charges €8.50 for a meal, while Ryanair sells all food separately.

For similar routes, compare Frankfurt to Barcelona (LH 452, €109.90) or Munich to Athens (LH 221, €115.75). According to Eurostat 2025, 33% of travelers book flights within 14 days of departure for short-haul routes like this one.

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