Cheap flights from Rome to Athens

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Cheapest round-trip flights $102
Ryanair Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Mon, Jul 27
The cheapest round-trip flight from Rome to Athens is currently $102
Cheapest one-way flight $48
Ryanair Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jul 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Rome to Athens is currently $48
Last-minute weekend getaway $155
Ryanair Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Rome to Athens is currently $155
Cheapest business class flights $446
ITA Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Rome to Athens is currently $446
Fastest flight 1 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Rome to Athens takes 1 hr 55 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 Rome to Athens is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
December
Cheapest
Typical prices: $75–255
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $200–315

Popular airlines from Rome to Athens

  • ITA
    Nonstop
    from $157
    Typical price: $150–305
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    FCO - ATH Every day
  • Aegean
    Nonstop
    from $197
    Typical price: $175–330
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    FCO - ATH Every day
    12 weekly connecting flights
    FCO - ATH Every Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Ryanair
    Nonstop
    from $102
    Typical price: $100–285
    8 weekly nonstop flights
    FCO - ATH Every day
  • SKY express
    Nonstop
    from $248
    Typical price: $185–430
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    FCO - ATH Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $254
    Typical price: $250–620
    41 weekly connecting flights
    FCO - ATH Every day
  • KLM
    from $245
    Typical price: $375–800
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FCO - ATH Every day

Popular airports near Rome

  • Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
    Rome Italy 47 min 14 mi
  • Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport (CIA)
    Rome Italy 38 min 9 mi
  • Naples International Airport (NAP)
    Naples Italy 2 hr 24 min 117 mi
  • Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR)
    Florence Italy 3 hr 17 min 147 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 33 min 112 mi
  • Araxos Airport (GPA)
    Patras Greece 2 hr 54 min 126 mi
  • Preveza International Airport (PVK)
    Preveza Greece 3 hr 38 min 173 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Rome to Athens

The cheapest flights from Rome to Athens are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $75 to $255.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Rome to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair from $102. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest ITA flight from Rome to Athens is $157, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Aegean flight from Rome to Athens is $197, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Ryanair flight from Rome to Athens is $102, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.
  • The cheapest SKY express flight from Rome to Athens is $248, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Rome to Athens is $254, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Rome to Athens is $245, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Rome to Athens starts at $102 from Thu, Jul 23 to Mon, Jul 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $48 and departs on Sat, Jul 4.
1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome to Athens.

In terms of nonstop flights, ITA is the most popular. ITA offers 27 nonstop flights per week. ITA flies from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 41 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Rome to Athens are:
  • Aegean offers 14 nonstop flights and 12 connecting flights per week. Aegean flies from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
  • Ryanair offers 8 nonstop flights per week. Ryanair flies from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
  • SKY express offers 7 nonstop flights per week. SKY express flies from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
  • KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Rome and Athens.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Rome to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair from $102. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest ITA flight from Rome to Athens is $157, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Aegean flight from Rome to Athens is $197, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Ryanair flight from Rome to Athens is $102, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.
  • The cheapest SKY express flight from Rome to Athens is $248, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Rome to Athens is $254, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Rome to Athens is $245, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
ITA, Aegean, Ryanair and SKY express fly direct from Rome to Athens.
  • There are 27 ITA direct flights from Rome to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Aegean direct flights from Rome to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 8 Ryanair direct flights from Rome to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 SKY express direct flights from Rome 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 Rome and Athens at price $155 is offered by Ryanair from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
ITA, Aegean, Ryanair and SKY express fly direct from Rome to Athens.
  • There are 27 ITA direct flights from Rome to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Aegean direct flights from Rome to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 8 Ryanair direct flights from Rome to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 SKY express direct flights from Rome 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 Rome to Athens on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Rome and Athens start at $102 from Thu, Jul 23 to Mon, Jul 27 with Ryanair.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Rome 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 Rome and Athens start at $446 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with ITA.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Rome and Athens start at $102 from Thu, Jul 23 to Mon, Jul 27.
To book business class trips from Rome 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 Rome and Athens starts at $155 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Ryanair.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Rome and Athens at price $155 is offered by Ryanair from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Rome 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.

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