Köln (Cologne) to Spata-Artemida (CGN–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGN–ATH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,213 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 73H | 3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Spata-Artemida from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→ATH | DUS→ATH | FRA→ATH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 29 | 92 |
| Flight time | 3h | 3h | 2h 22m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · ATH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Germany and Greece are both EU and Schengen member states. German citizens can enter Greece with a national ID card or passport. No visa, no border checks on flights from other Schengen countries, no time limit. Full freedom of movement applies.
For stays over 3 months, register at the local police station (Astynomia) or the Aliens Bureau in larger cities. You need proof of employment, self-employment, student enrollment, or sufficient funds with health insurance. The registration certificate (Vevaiosi Eggrafis Politou tis EE) is issued on the spot or within a few days. The fee is around EUR 10.
Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.
Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.
Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.
CGN–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to ATH
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to ATH ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,213 miles (1,953 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DBV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).