How to get to Athens from Florence

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

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Athens is a coach with an average price of £164.

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

A coach is £177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Athens costing on average £341.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 23m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 42h 41m.

The Florence to Athens distance is approximately 1228 km.

The average frequency per day from Florence to Athens is:

• Around 43 flights per day.
• Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence 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 Florence to Athens:

• Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).

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

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Athens by coach.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Vueling, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Volotea, Malta Air, ITA, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Athens by flight.

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

• 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Florence 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 Florence 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.