1978–79 Alpha Ethniki
The 1978–79 Alpha Ethniki was the 43rd season of the highest football league of Greece. The season began on 3 September 1978 and ended on 3 June 1979. AEK Athens won their second consecutive and seventh Greek title.
The point system was: Win: 2 points - Draw: 1 point.
Teams
| Promoted from 1977–78 Beta Ethniki | Relegated from 1977–78 Alpha Ethniki |
| Rodos AEL | Pierikos Veria |
League table
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
| 1 |  AttendancesOlympiacos drew the highest average home attendance in the 1978–79 Alpha Ethniki. |