Spata-Artemida to Zurich (ATH–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ATH–ZRH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and Aegean Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,019 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss Also: AC, TP | 41 | 223, 320, 32N | 2h50-2h55 | – | Star Alliance | AC, TP |
| A3 Aegean Airlines Also: BT | 40 | 221, 32N, 32Q, E90 | 2h50-2h55 | – | Star Alliance | BT |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zurich from Spata-Artemida
| Metric | ATH→ZRH | JMK→ZRH | KLX→ZRH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATH | – | 84 mi | 121 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 100 | 10 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 54m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · ZRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 5:00 PM in Zurich.
Switzerland is a Schengen-associated state. Greek citizens have full freedom of movement under the EU-Swiss bilateral agreements and can live, work, and travel in Switzerland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or Greek national ID card is sufficient.
Metro Line 3 (blue line) connects Monastiraki and Syntagma stations in central Athens to the airport in 40 minutes for €10 one-way (€18 return, valid 48 hours). Trains run every 30 minutes from roughly 05:30 to midnight. Suburban rail (Proastiakos) also serves the airport, useful from Piraeus and the northern suburbs.
Express buses (X93 to Kifissos Bus Terminal, X95 to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus) run 24/7 for €6.20 and take 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis from the city centre are metered with a flat rate of €40 (day) or €55 (night/holidays) from the airport to downtown. Ride-shares are limited; metered taxis are the standard option.
SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.
Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.
ATH–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to ZRH
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss and Aegean Airlines. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATH to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to ZRH is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,639 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 184 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Split Saint Jerome, Tirana and Belgrade Nikola Tesla. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mykonos (JMK), Kalamata (KLX) and Santorini Island (JTR).