Journey information
Overview: Frankfurt am Main to Athens flight
Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Athens depart on average 80 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £65 if you book in advance.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1800 km distance in 2h 40m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1800 km |
Average flight duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Flights per day 80 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 2h 40m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 00:40 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Frankfurt am Main to Athens
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£655
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Flights per day
95
Distance
1800 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Athens will cost around £655 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £101.
Of the 95 flights that leave Frankfurt am Main for Athens every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1800 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £65, and a coach costs an average of £93.
Distance: 1800 km
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Frankfurt am Main to Athens flight times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Athens flights for today, Saturday 17 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:20 Frankfurt am Main | 6h05 | 00:25 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:50 Frankfurt am Main | 10h00 | 06:50 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 18 January | |||||
TP575 · TP7410 | 05:00 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 10h55 | 15:55 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TP575 · TP7401 | 05:00 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 15h40 | 20:40 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
OS218 · OS801 | 05:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h50 | 10:40 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1814+ KL1955 | 05:55 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h35 | 14:30 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1814+ KL1957 | 05:55 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 17h20 | 23:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1598 · TK1847 | 06:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 28h15 | 10:20 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1598+ TK9193 | 06:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 9h10 | 15:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1598+ TK8807 | 06:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h55 | 05:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1598 · TK1845 | 06:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 12h45 | 18:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1598 · TK1843 | 06:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 24h55 | 07:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1598 · TK1849 | 06:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h50 | 12:55 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1598+ TK9195 | 06:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 14h20 | 20:25 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1598+ TK9191 | 06:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 27h55 | 10:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH94+ LH5916 | 06:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h20 | 12:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LX4815+ LX1830 | 06:20 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h35 | 10:55 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LX4815+ LX4320 | 06:20 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h30 | 12:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LX3661+ LX1822 | 06:20 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h50 | 12:10 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR8330 · QR9711+ QR203 | 06:25 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 26h45 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR8330 · QR5942+ QR203 | 06:25 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 26h45 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR8330+ QR8 · QR203 | 06:25 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 26h45 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR8330+ QR4 · QR203 | 06:25 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 26h45 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR8330+ QR110 · QR203 | 06:25 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 26h45 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH96+ LH5916 | 07:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h20 | 12:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
SN2608+ SN6501 | 08:00 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h25 | 13:25 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LX1069+ LX4320 | 08:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h40 | 12:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR70 · QR207 | 08:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 31h45 | 16:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR70 · QR203 | 08:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 24h55 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LX3603+ LX1838 | 08:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h55 | 14:45 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH10+ LH5932 | 09:00 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h25 | 14:25 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
A3531 · A3117 | 09:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h30 | 13:40 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
A3531 · A3119 | 09:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h05 | 15:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
A3531 · A3121 | 09:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 7h55 | 17:05 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1816+ KL1955 | 09:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h15 | 14:30 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1816+ KL1957 | 09:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 14h00 | 23:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR6014+ QR108 · QR203 | 09:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 23h30 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6014+ QR12 · QR203 | 09:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 23h30 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6014+ QR110 · QR203 | 09:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 23h30 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6014+ QR4 · QR203 | 09:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 23h30 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6014 · QR5942+ QR203 | 09:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 23h30 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6014 · QR9711+ QR203 | 09:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 23h30 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6014+ QR8 · QR203 | 09:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 23h30 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1588 · TK1843 | 10:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 20h45 | 07:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1588 · TK1847 | 10:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 24h05 | 10:20 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1588 · TK1849 | 10:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 26h40 | 12:55 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1588 · TK1845 | 10:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h35 | 18:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1588+ TK8807 | 10:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h45 | 05:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1588+ TK9195 | 10:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 10h10 | 20:25 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
RO302 · RO273 | 10:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h55 | 17:10 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1588+ TK9191 | 10:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 23h45 | 10:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
A3831 | 10:20 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2h45 | 13:05 Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5921 | 10:20 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2h45 | 13:05 Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1818+ KL1957 | 10:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 12h25 | 23:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1818+ KL1955 | 10:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 27h40 | 14:30 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1532+ AF1619 | 11:00 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 24h35 | 11:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
A31632 | 11:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2h45 | 14:35 Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1282 | 11:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2h45 | 14:35 Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP6702 · TP7401 | 11:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h50 | 20:40 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TP571 · TP7401 | 12:25 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h15 | 20:40 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
GQ861 | 13:25 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2h45 | 16:10 Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK1592 · TK1847 | 13:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 20h30 | 10:20 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1592 · TK1843 | 13:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 17h10 | 07:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1592+ TK9193 | 13:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h25 | 15:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1592 · TK1849 | 13:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 23h05 | 12:55 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1592+ TK9191 | 13:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 20h10 | 10:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1592+ TK8807 | 13:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 15h10 | 05:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1592+ TK9195 | 13:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h35 | 20:25 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH110+ LH5910 | 14:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h40 | 19:55 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR68 · QR207 | 14:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h45 | 16:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR68 · QR203 | 14:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h55 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
PC996 · PC1191 | 14:30 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h00 | 06:30 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH112+ LH5910 | 15:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h40 | 19:55 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
OS212+ OS8983 | 15:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h20 | 19:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LX4807+ LX4322 | 15:20 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h30 | 20:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
A3533 · A3127 | 16:30 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h00 | 20:30 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
A3533 · A3129 | 16:30 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h25 | 21:55 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1532+ AF1319 | 16:35 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 19h00 | 11:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AZ407 · AZ720 | 17:00 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h50 | 09:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LX3611+ LX1842 | 17:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 5h20 | 22:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
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Flights from Frankfurt to Athens
Flights offer the perfect option for anyone who wants to travel from Frankfurt-am-Main to Athens. Throughout the year, there are 4-6 weekday flights that don't require changes, and a similar number of options at weekends. And with budget fares and premium seats to choose from, it's easy to find the ideal package for anyone's budget.
Which airlines fly from Frankfurt to Athens?
Direct flights between Frankfurt and Athens are provided by Lufthansa, along with Aegean Airlines and Ryanair. Indirect services with Austrian, Swiss, and KLM may be suitable alternatives if required.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Athens?
Flights to Athens from Frankfurt won't take too long. The flight time varies a little, with the quickest services touching down in 2 hours 45 minutes, and the slowest taking 3 hours. The fastest indirect flights will take just under 4 hours, usually with a brief stop in Vienna.
How many flights are there from Frankfurt to Athens?
Travelers can look forward to a choice of 4-6 flights from Frankfurt to the Greek capital, with flights departing all year-round. On any given day, there should also be 5-6 indirect options with flight times under 6 hours.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Frankfurt to Athens?
Departure airport: The departure point for flights to Athens will be Frankfurt Airport. The best way to get there from central Frankfurt is via S-Bahn lines 8 or 9, both of which run straight to the airport station from Frankfurt Central. Journey times are only 10-12 minutes, so it's a very rapid service. Alternatively, taxis will take 15-20 minutes from most central neighborhoods, and buses will take 25-30 minutes. So travelers don't lack for transfer options.
Arrival airport:Flights from Frankfurt to Athens will arrive at Athens International Airport. The airport is around 32km east of the city center, but there are excellent transport links. The easiest route is via the Athens Metro Line 3, which takes about 40 minutes and runs directly into the center. X93 and X95 express buses offer an affordable alternative, and run into Syntagma Square. And there are also X96 services to Piraeus, the port of Athens. That could be the ideal option for visitors who intend to start an island-hopping odyssey. Taxis can be found outside arrivals (Exit 3), and the journey into town takes 30-40 minutes.
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Athens flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Athens by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Athens generally leave from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is 18.1 km away from Frankfurt am Main city centre and Athens International Airport is 37.2 km from Athens city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Athens
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in both terminals, includes duty-free, Hugo Boss, and electronics stores.
- Parking available at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, approximately 5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, includes Lufthansa Lounge and Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 1, Level 0, Area A.
- Buses: 61, 62, 77
- Metro: S8, S9
- Train: ICE, IC, RE
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available, including duty-free and convenience stores, located in the main terminal.
- Parking available on-site, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, offering refreshments and comfortable seating.
- Located in the main terminal.
- Bus: 600, 750, 751
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 45 minutes.
- Shops are available in the main terminal, including duty-free shops and brands like Hellenic Duty Free and Korres.
- Parking available with options including short-term and long-term parking. Short-term parking located at P1 and P2, approximately 3.8€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Aegean Business Lounge and Skyserv Lounge, offering amenities like food, drinks, and showers.
- Located at the arrivals level, near Exit 3.
- Bus: X93, X95, X96, X97
- Metro: Line 3
- Suburban Railway: Proastiakos
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