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$93+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Athens (ATH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — ATH
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in January or February, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$209
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$93
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$342

Good round-trip deal

$317 or less

Good one-way deal

$123 or less
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:05 pmZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mSWISS
Sat 11/87:05 amATH - ZRH
Nonstop2h 50mSWISS
Deal found 9/17$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/127:00 pmZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/229:30 pmATH - ZRH
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$210
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:20 pmZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/2311:30 pmATH - ZRH
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/159:20 pmZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/2311:30 pmATH - ZRH
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$214
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/219:00 amZRH - ATH
1 stop6h 35mKLM
Sun 11/236:05 amATH - ZRH
1 stop11h 40mKLM
Deal found 9/17$215
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/199:30 amZRH - ATH
1 stop16h 55mAir Serbia
Sat 11/294:25 pmATH - ZRH
1 stop22h 50mAir Serbia
Deal found 9/17$216
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/148:40 pmZRH - ATH
1 stop17h 15mAir Serbia
Wed 10/223:40 pmATH - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 9/16$217
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/68:40 pmZRH - ATH
1 stop5h 45mAir Serbia
Tue 10/144:20 amATH - ZRH
1 stop5h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 9/17$218
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/196:10 amZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 50mSWISS
Thu 10/236:55 amATH - ZRH
Nonstop2h 50mSWISS
Deal found 9/17$222

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Athens that are best for you.

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ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Fri 10/10

9:20 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/22

6:55 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$224

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Tue 10/14

8:40 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 10/17

4:20 am-8:40 am

1 stop5h 20m

$235

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Mon 10/13

2:35 pm-3:25 am

1 stop11h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/23

4:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$235

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Thu 10/16

8:40 pm-3:25 am

1 stop5h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/23

4:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$236

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Mon 10/13

9:20 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/23

6:55 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$237

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Sun 10/12

2:35 pm-3:25 am

1 stop11h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/22

3:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop18h 00m

$245

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Mon 10/6

2:35 pm-3:25 am

1 stop11h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 10/11

4:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$260

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Wed 10/15

9:30 am-3:25 am

1 stop16h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 10/25

4:25 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 20m

$261

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Tue 10/14

8:40 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 10/25

4:25 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 20m

$261

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Wed 10/15

7:00 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/22

4:35 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$265

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ZRH

ZRH's security lines are efficient, with fast regular lanes. Priority access is available but often unnecessary due to quick processing.

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ATH

From ATH, the Athens Metro is a convenient option to reach the city center in about 30 minutes. Buy tickets before boarding.

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Athens

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Athens. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Athens, you should look to book at least 5 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Zurich to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,282). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to Athens at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 52% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines and SWISS from Zurich to Athens. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
786 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
786 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
786 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
786 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Zurich to Athens?

    You will need to book a flight from Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V. if you want to fly from Zurich to Athens. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Eleftherios V. (ATH) on a regular basis. There are 9 flights to Athens from the Zurich airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from ZRH to ATH to be around 2h 35m.

  • How popular is this Zurich to Athens flight route?

    The Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V. flight path was viewed by 15 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Athens?

    Departing from Zurich to Athens will take you 2h 35m. There are 1018 mi between Zurich and Athens. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Athens round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Zurich to Athens is Aegean Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $144 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is SWISS, starting at $153. Aegean Airlines is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Athens?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to Athens are Helvetic Airways (63%), Aegean Airlines (54%) and SWISS (54%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Athens?

    The cheapest flight price from Zurich to Athens is $96. On average you can expect to pay $261. The most popular route, (Zurich - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for $172.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Athens?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich 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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Zurich to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,282). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Zurich to Athens

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to Athens. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aegean AirlinesCheapest$144Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
SWISSCheapest$153Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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