How to get to Athens from Copenhagen

There are 2 options to travel between Copenhagen and Athens including taking a flight and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Athens is a coach with an average price of £172.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Athens:

A coach is £305 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Athens costing on average £477.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 29m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 53h 42m.

The Copenhagen to Athens distance is approximately 2136 km.

The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Athens is:

• Around 110 flights per day.
• Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Athens as scheduled services by flight and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Athens:

• Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Aegean Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Pegasus, Lot Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Athens by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Athens by coach.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Athens:

• 5 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Copenhagen to Athens, you can choose from several travel options including flight and coach.

In Athens, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from Mount Lycabettus, explore the vibrant Monastiraki Flea Market for antiques and souvenirs, and visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the world's only stadium made entirely of marble. Take a peaceful stroll through the National Garden of Athens, experience a traditional Greek performance at the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and explore the Acropolis of Athens with its iconic Parthenon. Learn about ancient Greek civilisation at the Acropolis Museum, discover the historic Ancient Agora of Athens, and visit the National Archaeological Museum. Don't miss the charming Plaka neighbourhood with its neoclassical architecture and vibrant local shops.

A visit of 3 to 4 days in Athens is typically sufficient to explore major attractions like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Plaka district, and the National Archaeological Museum, while also allowing some time to enjoy local cuisine and culture.