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

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 and lands at 11:51
• Latest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 23:41.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zurich to Athens takes 2h 36m, 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.

Return flights from Zurich to Athens range from 237 € to 389 €, with an average of 306 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 237 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the 306 € route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 178 € return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with 309 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 21 €–89 € 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 SWISS and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Athens flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Zurich to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 92 €, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 2 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Zurich to Athens route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 68% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Zurich to Athens. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 277 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 330 €, a difference of 54 €.

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

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

• SWISS
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 44m, compared to 5h 42m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 20m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

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.

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

Among airlines operating Zurich to Athens flights:

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

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