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Travelers usually depart from Zürich Airport, Zürich Hauptbahnhof, or Zurich Bus Station when they travel from Zürich to Athens. Book your trip to arrive at Athens International, Athens Train Station, Athens - Kifissos, Athens - Karolou, or Athens - Agias Annis. The distance between Zürich and Athens is 1641 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Swiss International Air Lines, Wizz Air, and Aegean. Zürich and Athens have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Athens, consider visiting Peloponnese, and Acropolis of Athens.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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| Direct flights | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
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Swiss International Air Lines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Athens
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes | Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | LX | Yes | 0 0 |
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight |
| Aegean | AEE | A3 | Yes | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Greece COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from Switzerland can enter Greece, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Greece in our dedicated Stories article.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Zürich to Athens?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zürich and Athens takes around 2.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Zürich and Athens?
The flight distance between Zürich and Athens is 1641 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Athens?
Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Athens. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Swiss International Air Lines, Aegean.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Dublin, Montreal, Birmingham, Thessaloniki, Amsterdam, Reykjavik, Toronto, Paris, Barcelona, Vilnius, Madrid, Copenhagen, Berlin, Ibiza, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tallinn, Cork.
What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Thessaloniki, Larnaca, Manchester, Heraklion, Dublin, Santorini, Chania, Edinburgh, Rhodes, Vienna, Mykonos, Brussels, Toronto, Reykjavik, Alexandroupoli, Chios, Birmingham, Bristol, Corfu.
What airports are near Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Linate, Stuttgart, Memmingen, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Innsbruck.
What airports are near Athens?
The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Zürich and Athens?
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