Flying from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Check out your options for flying out of Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
The average duration of a direct flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Athens is 1 hour ahead of Paris. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
The busiest route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), with 187 direct services every week. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to ATH is the 06:00 easyJet option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 22:15 with Aegean Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to ATH, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) can be booked from this terminal.
At CDG, there's a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, including:
We make it simple to find a flight from Paris to ATH that includes a stopover. To see your options leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CDG and ATH include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
CDG is approximately 27 kilometres from central Paris. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Looking to fly out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? You can reserve a direct flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) out of this hub.
When jetting off from ORY, you can pick from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Paris to ATH. Cruise through the sky with these preferred carriers:
Split up your flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and ATH are:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
You can get to ORY from the centre of Paris in approximately 34 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 57 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Paris to ATH? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your adventure officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you have a late flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 59 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is Rs12,734. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs30,016. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Paris to ATH if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Paris to ATH. There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Athens in February when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Athens. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Paris to ATH sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 4ºC and 14ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
More about Athens
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Athens right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
One of the best ways to experience Athens is to explore its leading attractions. Some highlights include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Complete your Athens trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Athens. Check out the offers and easily compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.
