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$101+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — ATH
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
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 6 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$203
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$101
(Air Serbia)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$308

Good round-trip deal

$328 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
From Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V.
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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 June 30, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 8/279:20 pmZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mSWISS
Fri 8/296:55 amATH - ZRH
Nonstop2h 50mSWISS
Deal found 6/29$203
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 10/2310:55 amZRH - ATH
1 stop23h 15mITA Airways
Mon 11/37:25 pmATH - ZRH
1 stop24h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 6/29$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/107:00 pmZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/137:35 pmATH - ZRH
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$209
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 10/248:40 pmZRH - ATH
1 stop18h 00mAir Serbia
Mon 11/33:50 pmATH - ZRH
1 stop5h 05mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/29$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/107:00 pmZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mAegean Airlines
Wed 8/138:30 amATH - ZRH
Nonstop2h 50mAegean Airlines
Deal found 6/28$252
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 7/247:15 amZRH - ATH
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Tue 7/296:00 amATH - ZRH
1 stop5h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$259

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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

Wed 8/27

9:20 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 8/29

6:55 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$203

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Thu 10/23

10:55 am-11:10 am

1 stop23h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 11/3

7:25 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$207

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Sun 8/10

7:00 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 8/13

7:35 pm-7:55 am

1 stop13h 20m

$209

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Mon 8/25

2:35 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 8/27

4:20 am-8:40 am

1 stop5h 20m

$215

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Sun 8/10

7:00 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 8/12

8:30 am-10:20 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$252

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Fri 9/5

11:35 am-7:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/15

8:25 pm-10:35 am

1 stop15h 10m

$253

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Thu 7/24

7:15 am-11:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 7/29

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

$259

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Sat 9/27

8:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop13h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 10/10

12:45 am-9:50 am

1 stop10h 05m

$261

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Mon 8/11

5:50 pm-1:10 am

1 stop6h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 8/12

6:30 am-9:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$270

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Fri 9/5

8:40 pm-3:25 am

1 stop5h 45m

$101

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The best insider tips for Zurich to Athens flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Zurich to Athens trip
Airports
ZRH

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

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
ATH

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

Read more about ATHby Brandon Schultz
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Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on ATH

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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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 June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Athens, you should look to book at least 6 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 $1,288). 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 June 30, 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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Zurich to Athens. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Athens

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to Athens. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to ATH are scheduled on a Friday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 June 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines, Austrian 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
8.2
Very good
761 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

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
8.2
Very good
761 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
761 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
807 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
761 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

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
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
761 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,413 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
761 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,819 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
761 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

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 11 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 20 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Zurich to Athens is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $203 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are ITA Airways and Air Serbia, starting at $207 and $215 round-trip. SWISS is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Athens one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $101 on Air Serbia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Pegasus Airlines from $104 and SWISS from $106 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to Athens are TAP AIR PORTUGAL (62%), Helvetic Airways (50%) and Aegean Airlines (47%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Athens?

    The cheapest flight price from Zurich to Athens is $84. On average you can expect to pay $289. The most popular route, (Zurich - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for $176.

  • 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 $1,288). 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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Aegean AirlinesCheapest$144Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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