How to get to Athens from Paris

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

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Athens is a coach with an average price of £145.

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

A coach is £303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Athens costing on average £448.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 41m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 53h 15m.

The Paris to Athens distance is approximately 2096 km.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Athens is:

• Around 150 flights per day.
• Around 2 coaches per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Paris, Porte Maillot and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).

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

• Travel with Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM, Aegean Airlines, Sas Airways, ITA, Lufthansa, Vueling, British Airways, Iberia, Air Serbia, Swiss, Lot Polish Airlines, tarom, Air France, Transavia France, Austrian Airlines, TAP Portugal, Pegasus, Brussels Airlines, Egypt Air, easyJet, Indigo Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Edelweiss Air, Icelandair to go to Athens by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Athens by coach.

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

• 8 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines, Air France, Transavia France, easyJet.

Omio customers who travel from Paris 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 Paris to Athens, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.

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.