Find Cheap Flights from Zürich to Athens (ZRH - ATH)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Zürich to Athens and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$189	SWISS Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Mar 13 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Athens is currently $189
Cheapest one-way flight	$83	SWISS Nonstop 3 hr Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Athens is currently $83
Cheapest nonstop flights	$189	SWISS Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Feb 27 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Athens is currently $189
Last-minute weekend getaway	$235	Scandinavian Airlines 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Jan 31 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Athens is currently $235
Cheapest business class flights	$673	LOT 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Athens is currently $673

Fastest flight	2 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Athens takes 2 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Athens is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $185–320
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $275–360

Popular airlines from Zürich to Athens

SWISS

Nonstop

from $189

Typical price: $205–390

17 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - ATH Every day

12 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - ATH Every day
Aegean

Nonstop

from $257

Typical price: $290–580

8 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - ATH Every day

1 weekly connecting flight

ZRH - ATH Every Fri
KLM

from $236

Typical price: $285–760

29 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - ATH Every day
British Airways

from $452

Typical price: $620–1,500

23 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - ATH Every day
Air France

from $276

Typical price: $320–790

21 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - ATH Every day
Qatar Airways

20 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - ATH Every day

Popular airports near Zürich

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zürich Switzerland 16 min 6 mi
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)

Basel Switzerland 1 hr 10 min 49 mi
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)

Mulhouse France 1 hr 10 min 49 mi
Geneva Airport (GVA)

Geneva Switzerland 3 hr 4 min 139 mi

Popular airports near Athens

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)

Athens Greece 38 min 12 mi
Kalamata International Airport Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos (KLX)

Kalamata Greece 2 hr 32 min 112 mi
Araxos Airport (GPA)

Patras Greece 2 hr 58 min 126 mi
Preveza International Airport (PVK)

Preveza Greece 3 hr 38 min 173 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Athens

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Athens are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $185 to $320.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with SWISS from $189. The cheapest one-way flight was with SWISS from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Athens is $189, flying from Feb 27 to Mar 1.
The cheapest Aegean flight from Zürich to Athens is $257, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Athens is $236, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Athens is $452, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to Athens is $276, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Athens starts at $189 from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $83 and departs on Mon, Mar 16.

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.

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 17 nonstop flights and 12 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

In terms of flights, KLM is the most popular. KLM offers 29 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Athens are:

Aegean offers 8 nonstop flights and 1 connecting flights per week. Aegean flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
British Airways offers 23 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Qatar Airways offers 20 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Zürich and Athens.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with SWISS from $189. The cheapest one-way flight was with SWISS from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Athens is $189, flying from Feb 27 to Mar 1.
The cheapest Aegean flight from Zürich to Athens is $257, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Athens is $236, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Athens is $452, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to Athens is $276, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 16.

SWISS and Aegean fly direct from Zürich to Athens.

There are 17 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Aegean direct flights from Zürich to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Athens at price $235 is offered by Scandinavian Airlines from Sat, Jan 31 to Sun, Feb 1.

SWISS and Aegean fly direct from Zürich to Athens.

There are 17 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Aegean direct flights from Zürich to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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 $189 from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1 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 $673 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with LOT.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Athens start at $189 from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.

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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Zürich and Athens starts at $235 from Sat, Jan 31 to Sun, Feb 1 with Scandinavian Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Athens at price $235 is offered by Scandinavian Airlines from Sat, Jan 31 to Sun, Feb 1.

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.