Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Zurich and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from ZRH to ATH start at 06:10 — the first with SWISS. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with SWISS. Overall, there are 43 weekly Zurich Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ZRH to ATH flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to exploring Athens (and maybe even some other great parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for ZRH to ATH flights is Aegean Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $65. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $131. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from ZRH to ATH, book your journey ten months ahead of your departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of the flights that depart from Zurich Airport, 69.02% arrive on time at their destination.
Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometers from central Zurich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ZRH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Zurich Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near ATH:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometers from the center of Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometers north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favorite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
