Question 1

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cologne to Athens?

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Istanbul (SAW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Cologne to Athens on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What’s the fastest layover option from Cologne to Athens?

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Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 20m.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cologne to Athens?

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Istanbul (SAW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $171.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cologne to Athens?

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Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 08m.

Question 5

How popular is this Cologne to Athens flight route?

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Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Cologne Köln/Bonn to Athens Eleftherios V..

Question 6

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cologne to Athens?

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Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cologne to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cologne to Athens?

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Cologne to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cologne to Athens?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cologne to Athens flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Cologne to Athens?

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Before booking your flight to Athens from Cologne, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Mediterranean (100%), Malta Air (63%), Ryanair( 59%).

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cologne to Athens?

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Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 156% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cologne to Athens?

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To save up to 34% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 54 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Cologne to Athens from $180 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $352 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Athens?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of June. Prices to Athens from Cologne average $261. You can even find prices in June for less than $261, as users have found deals to Athens from as low as $99. The month of October appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Athens from Cologne. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 51%.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CGN to ATH?

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It’s optimal to fly from Cologne to Athens in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 62% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Cologne to Athens that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Cologne to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Cologne to Athens?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cologne to Athens.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cologne to Athens?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cologne to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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