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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Athens (ZRH-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to Athens

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Aegean Airlines

EcoFlex fare includes 2 cabin bags and free unlimited ticket changes.


Security Fast Track helps breeze through Athens airport security, especially useful during tight connections.

Read more about Aegean Airlinesby Yulia Denisyuk
SWISS

SWISS Economy Flex offers checked bag and seat selection benefits.


SWISS offers Wi-Fi packages: four-hour or full-flight options.

Read more about SWISSby Emily Zemler
Airports
ZRH

Zurich Airport's security is efficient and organized. Lines move quickly, but allow 20-30 minutes for immigration during busy periods.

Read more about ZRHby Emily Zemler
ATH

For arrivals at ATH, the Metro Line 3 offers a convenient route to central Athens, connecting directly from the airport.

Read more about ATHby John Walton
Our travel experts
Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Aegean Airlines

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on SWISS and ZRH

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on ATH

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Athens?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Zurich to Athens, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Zurich, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Athens is January, where tickets cost C$ 292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 591 and C$ 520 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Athens, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds (32% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Zurich to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to Athens

  • Can children and teenagers travel alone from Zurich to Athens?

    Yes, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, and other airlines flying between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Athens Airport (ATH) allow children and teenagers to travel alone through their unaccompanied minor program. This fee-based service is required for children aged 5 to 11 and optional for those aged 12 to 17. It includes staff taking care of unaccompanied minors before departure, during the flight itself, and upon arrival in Athens by connecting them with a designated guardian.

  • Where do Zurich to Athens flights usually stop during their layovers?

    Although many flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) are direct, others have a layover that varies depending on the airline. Air Serbia typically has a layover at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), Lufthansa usually stops at Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), and ITA Airways usually stops at Rome–Fiumicino International Airport (FCO).

  • Are flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens (ATH) family friendly?

    Multiple airlines flying the Zurich to Athens route have family-friendly services and benefits. For example, Lufthansa prepares special children’s menus (including baby food) alongside special seat reservations and in-flight entertainment for all ages. Aegean Airlines and SWISS offer similar amenities as well as reduced pricing for infants and free storage of baby strollers.

  • Are there lounges available at Zurich Airport (ZRH)?

    If you want to relax at Zurich Airport (ZRH) before your flight to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), rest assured that ZRH has multiple lounges available. The Aspire Lounge on the 3rd floor in the Schengen Area and allows payment at the door. Additionally, the Marhaba Lounge is located on the 3rd floor after B Gates and also allows walk-ins.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to Athens?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Athens flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Athens?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Athens?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and Athens.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to Athens?

    There are direct flights from Zurich to Athens on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zurich to Athens

  • The sustainability of flights from Zurich to Athens depends on the airline. Lufthansa and Aegean Airlines are modernizing their fleets to reach a goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. SWISS Airlines is reducing its fuel consumption and CO2 emissions while supporting Sustainable Development Goals.
  • If you’re in downtown Zurich and need to reach the Zurich Airport (ZRH) for your flight to Athens, trains S2, S16, and S24 can take you there in about 10 to 15 minutes. Alternatively, tram line 10 will take approximately 35 minutes.
  • Checked bag allowances on flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens Airport (ATH) ticket class and airline. Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, and SWISS Airlines allow economy passengers to bring one free checked bag. It can measure up to 62 linear inches in size and 50 lbs in weight.
  • Carry-on luggage for flights to Athens Airport (ATH) from Zurich Airport (ZRH) typically includes one small personal item and a larger carry-on bag. The smaller bag must fit under the seat, while the larger carry-on must fit in the overhead bin. It can be up to 53 linear inches and 22 lbs.
  • Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) offers a variety of services and facilities for passengers with reduced mobility. These include accessible bathrooms, wide walkways, and accessible entrances to buses and metro lines. Furthermore, they have a simulation program for children on the autism spectrum.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Athens?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V..
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +2 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +3 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +2 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +3 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +2 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +3 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +2 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +3 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +2 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +3 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +2 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +3 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +2 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +3 more

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Zurich

Monday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +3 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +4 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +3 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +4 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +3 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +4 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +3 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +4 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +3 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +4 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +3 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +4 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada,SWISS, +3 more

Aegean Airlines,Air Canada, +4 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Zurich to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to Athens? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
SWISSOverall score based on 1699 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.3Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2025ZRH - MRS
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At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

Not good. We returned on united airlines and the food was horrible.

The cabin was warm and few used the blankets. I should’ve upgraded.

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

The meal was wonderful and strawberry ice cream was a plus.

Absolutely amazing! Best airline i have flown with, huge difference to United!

All the flight to USA were arranged to E terminal whereas from Dubrovnik arriving on Zurich is on A80, have to walk all the way from A to E, even need transfer bus , for short transfer time like in an hour, we have to work fast, as soon as arrived at E, it is about time to boarding, pretty tight schedule, I hope Zurich airport can make some rearrangement so that transfer people do not have to walk long way. For short transfer time people, such as 50 min, this is even impossible if still like this.

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

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

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Athens (ATH)

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