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December 1 - December 6

Cheapest

Best

ZRH - Athens

$323

$163

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December 8 - December 13

Cheapest

Best

ZRH - Athens

$331

$163

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December 1 - December 13

ZRH - Athens

$303

$164

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November 24 - December 16

ZRH - Athens

$303

$164

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December 8 - December 16

Best

ZRH - Athens

$331

$164

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November 17 - December 16

ZRH - Athens

$296

$164

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November 17 - December 13

ZRH - Athens

$296

$164

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November 24 - December 13

ZRH - Athens

$304

$164

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December 1 - December 16

ZRH - Athens

$296

$164

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August 17 - August 21

Earliest

ZRH - Athens

$318

$167

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Insights for flights from Zürich to Athens

A typical journey from Zürich to Athens takes about 5h 35m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1,639 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Zürich to Athens, fares typically range from $189–$311, with a median of $227. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Approximately 44% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Athens? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $147. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $148, followed by August at a median of $163.

Regarding direct flights from Zürich to Athens, a meaningful share are non-stop, making up 40.1% of recent itineraries. For the remaining flights, most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical number of stopovers being 1 when a connection is involved.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Athens

Regular price: $254 - $830

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Athens is between $254 and $830. The current lowest deal is $163 with Swiss International Air Lines, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 6.

now $163

Low $254

High $830

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Athens is February, with a median price of $147. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $454. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $147

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $454

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Direct flights from Zürich to Athens

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Athens

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Athens

Zürich (ZRH) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$271

$190

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Athens

Zürich (ZRH) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$318

$167

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Athens

Zürich (ZRH) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$283

$188

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Athens

Zürich (ZRH) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$318

$184

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Athens

Zürich (ZRH) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$750

$169

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Athens

Zürich (ZRH) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$887

$199

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Athens

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$1,064 → $168

84%

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

$1,056 → $168

84%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

$1,057 → $170

84%

2 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 22

$1,054 → $170

84%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Athens

Zürich - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent ZRH to ATH fares are above the typical level, with 44% of deals considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from ZRH to ATH, with a median price of $147.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 5h 35m

The typical flight duration from ZRH to ATH is 5 hours 35 minutes, covering a distance of 1639 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to ATH are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the ZRH to ATH route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider flying in February for best prices

To find the best prices, consider flying in February, when the median price is historically $147.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient choice for flights to Athens, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~10 km from Zürich city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Athens.

📍 ~25 km from Athens city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, or rail).

💸 Flights from ~$163

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Consider Kalamata International for a mainland alternative with reliable road access via the A7 highway.

📍 ~160 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$248

Nea Anchialos National (VOL)

Nea Anchialos National is a mainland option accessible by car or bus from Athens.

📍 ~180 km from Athens (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$432

Mykonos Island National (JMK)

Mykonos Island National offers extensive European connections, especially during peak season, but requires a ferry or domestic flight.

📍 ~170 km from Athens (requires ferry or domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$195

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Cheapest

Santorini (Thira) National is a busy airport with diverse international routes, but requires sea or air transfer.

📍 ~200 km from Athens (requires sea or air transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$159

Araxos (GPA)

Araxos is a mainland airport serving the Peloponnese region, reachable by road from Athens.

📍 ~180 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Athens, Greece

66% AI deal score

Athens, Greece

42% AI deal score

$1,151

From ZRH

Elite

Jun 23

Athens, Greece

40% AI deal score

$1,307

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Zürich to Athens is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price across the trailing quarter was around $218. Booking 0-6 days out saw average prices of $245, while booking 14-27 days in advance had an average price of $256. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days out had an average price of $352.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Athens is considered to be $189 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $227. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed fares being $311 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Zürich to Athens are February and January, with median prices of $147 and $148 respectively. August also shows a relatively low median price of $163. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $227, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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