Cheap flights from Zürich to Athens
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Zürich to Athens and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $167 | SWISSNonstop3 hrThu, Nov 5 — Mon, Nov 9 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Athens is currently $167 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $80 | SWISSNonstop3 hrWed, Oct 14 | The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Athens is currently $80 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $209 | SWISSNonstop3 hrThu, Oct 22 — Sun, Oct 25 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Athens is currently $209 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $237 | SWISSNonstop3 hrThu, Aug 13 — Mon, Aug 17 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Athens is currently $237 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $687 | LOT1 stop16 hrThu, Oct 29 — Sun, Nov 1 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Athens is currently $687 |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 30 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Athens takes 2 hr 30 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Zürich to Athens per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Athens is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
| March Cheapest | Typical prices: $170–250 |
|---|---|
| July Most expensive | Typical prices: $260–335 |
Popular airlines from Zürich to Athens
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Zürich to Athens in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SWISSNonstopfrom $204Typical price: $205–40526 weekly nonstop flightsZRH - ATHEvery day10 weekly connecting flightsZRH - ATHEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- AegeanNonstopfrom $275Typical price: $280–57014 weekly nonstop flightsZRH - ATHEvery day7 weekly connecting flightsZRH - ATHEvery Mon, Wed, Fri
- Lufthansafrom $382Typical price: $285–59032 weekly connecting flightsZRH - ATHEvery day
- Austrianfrom $372Typical price: $315–62026 weekly connecting flightsZRH - ATHEvery day
- KLMfrom $379Typical price: $270–68021 weekly connecting flightsZRH - ATHEvery day
- Qatar Airways21 weekly connecting flightsZRH - ATHEvery day
Popular airports near Zürich
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Zürich center and popularity with travelers.
- Zurich Airport (ZRH)ZürichSwitzerland14 min6 mi
- EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)BaselSwitzerland1 hr 9 min49 mi
- EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)MulhouseFrance1 hr 9 min49 mi
- Geneva Airport (GVA)GenevaSwitzerland3 hr 3 min139 mi
Popular airports near Athens
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Athens center and popularity with travelers.
- Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)AthensGreece38 min12 mi
- Kalamata International Airport Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos (KLX)KalamataGreece2 hr 32 min112 mi
- Araxos Airport (GPA)PatrasGreece2 hr 54 min126 mi
- Preveza International Airport (PVK)PrevezaGreece3 hr 37 min173 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Athens
The cheapest flights from Zürich to Athens are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $170 to $250.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with SWISS from $167. The cheapest one-way flight was with SWISS from $80.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Athens is $204, flying from Nov 5 to Nov 8.
- The cheapest Aegean flight from Zürich to Athens is $275, flying from Oct 22 to Oct 25.
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Athens is $382, flying from Nov 5 to Nov 8.
- The cheapest Austrian flight from Zürich to Athens is $372, flying from Aug 14 to Aug 16.
- The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Athens is $379, flying from Oct 15 to Oct 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Athens starts at $167 from Thu, Nov 5 to Mon, Nov 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Wed, Oct 14.
2 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to Athens.
Athens has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry weather May–Sep, the peak travel period. Holy Week and Easter (Mar/Apr, dates vary) is a key religious event, with church services, candlelit processions and fireworks. The Athens and Epidaurus Festival (summer months, dates vary) features Ancient Greek drama, classical music and dance shows in ancient open-air locations. The Athens Marathon (Nov) follows the route of the iconic 490 BC run.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Zürich to Athens.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Zürich to Athens really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Zürich to Athens.
In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 26 nonstop flights and 10 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 32 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Athens are:
In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 26 nonstop flights and 10 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 32 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Athens are:
- Aegean offers 14 nonstop flights and 7 connecting flights per week. Aegean flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
- Austrian offers 26 connecting flights per week. Austrian flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
- KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
- Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with SWISS from $167. The cheapest one-way flight was with SWISS from $80.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Athens is $204, flying from Nov 5 to Nov 8.
- The cheapest Aegean flight from Zürich to Athens is $275, flying from Oct 22 to Oct 25.
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Athens is $382, flying from Nov 5 to Nov 8.
- The cheapest Austrian flight from Zürich to Athens is $372, flying from Aug 14 to Aug 16.
- The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Athens is $379, flying from Oct 15 to Oct 19.
SWISS and Aegean fly direct from Zürich to Athens.
- There are 26 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 Aegean direct flights from Zürich to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Athens at price $237 is offered by SWISS from Thu, Aug 13 to Mon, Aug 17.
SWISS and Aegean fly direct from Zürich to Athens.
- There are 26 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 Aegean direct flights from Zürich to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Zürich to Athens on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Athens start at $209 from Thu, Oct 22 to Sun, Oct 25 with SWISS.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich to Athens, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Zürich and Athens start at $687 from Thu, Oct 29 to Sun, Nov 1 with LOT.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Athens start at $167 from Thu, Nov 5 to Mon, Nov 9.
To book business class trips from Zürich to Athens, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Zürich and Athens starts at $237 from Thu, Aug 13 to Mon, Aug 17 with SWISS.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Athens at price $237 is offered by SWISS from Thu, Aug 13 to Mon, Aug 17.
To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich to Athens, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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