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Flights from Paris to Athens

Regular direct flights make it simple to travel from Paris to Athens. There are 10-12 flights from Monday to Friday, along with 7-11 at weekends. All of them fly direct with no changes needed and the flight time will be between three hours 10 minutes and three hours 30 minutes.

Which airlines fly from Paris to Athens?

Travellers flying from Paris to Athens have a few airlines to choose from. Companies covering the route include Air France, easyJet, Aegean and Transavia. There should also be a mixture of premium and cheaper fares.

How long is the flight from Paris to Athens?

Passengers can expect the flight time from Paris to Athens to range from three hours 10 minutes to three hours 30 minutes. No changes will be needed along the way. Indirect services are available, but the fastest options will take over six hours to reach Athens.

How many flights are there from Paris to Athens?

There are plenty of daily flights from Paris to Athens. During the week, travellers can choose between 10-12 direct connections. At weekends, flight frequencies dip slightly, but there will still be 7-11 options to choose from.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Paris to Athens?

Departure airport: Flights to Athens from Paris will depart from either Paris Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport. Getting to Charles de Gaulle is simple. Passengers can take the RER B rail service from Chatelet-les-Halles, which reaches the departure terminal in 25-30 minutes. The RER B also runs to Antony, close to Orly Airport. From there, travellers can catch the ORLYBUS to the terminals. Buses are also available to both airports. The services provided by Le Bus Direct from Montparnasse take around 30-40 minutes to reach Orly, so can actually be quicker than rail links.

Arrival airport: All flights from Paris will arrive at Athens International Airport. The airport is around 25 miles from the city centre but getting into town is relatively easy. The fastest method is via Metro Line 3. Direct trains run from the airport every 30 minutes from around 6:30 a.m. until shortly before midnight. Transfers take 40 minutes. Various express buses offer an alternative and include direct links to the port of Piraeus, which may suit visitors with plans for onward travel by sea.