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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Frankfurt am Main:

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 and lands at 9:29
• Latest: departs at 18:45 and lands at 21:49.

The flight takes about 3h 04m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Frankfurt am Main:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Athens to Frankfurt am Main takes 3h 04m, covering 2.920 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Athens to Frankfurt am Main range from 160 € to 249 €, with an average of 198 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 160 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 7% below the route average of 198 €. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 192 € return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with 202 € for direct.

Sky Express is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Lufthansa has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Athens to Frankfurt am Main flights are:

• Sky Express: 83% on time
• Lufthansa: 81% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 26 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Frankfurt am Main flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Frankfurt am Main is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) – daily rates from around 9 €:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) – daily rates from around 16 €:

• Flex To Go
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar

Flights from Athens to Frankfurt am Main usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and may arrive at several airports in Frankfurt am Main area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Frankfurt am Main route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 37m.

One-stop flights from Athens to Frankfurt am Main most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Athens to Frankfurt am Main. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 170 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 247 €, a difference of 78 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Athens and Frankfurt am Main. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flying via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 35m, compared to 7h 10m via Istanbul (IST) and 8h 22m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Frankfurt am Main is 1 hour behind Athens (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main are Festhalle, Jahrhunderthalle, and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Athens to Frankfurt am Main flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.