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Among airlines operating Zurich to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Aegean Airlines

Flights from Zurich to Athens usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Athens:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 171 € return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with 300 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 4% of one-stop connections

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Zurich to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 268 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 313 €, a difference of 46 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Zurich to Athens route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Athens flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Monastiraki, Acropolis, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 and lands at 8:47
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 23:57.

The flight takes about 2h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of 297 €. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Athens takes 2h 37m, covering 2.635 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.

One-way fares from Zurich to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 120 €, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 42m, compared to 6h 13m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 6h 18m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Zurich (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 2 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Return flights from Zurich to Athens range from 231 € to 374 €, with an average of 297 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 231 € counts as a good deal.