Frankfurt am Main to Spata-Artemida (FRA–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FRA–ATH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa and SKY express lead the route. The flight covers 1,128 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 35 | 320, 32A, 32N, 32Q | 2h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 25 | 321, 32Q | 2h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| GQ SKY express | 7 | 32N | 2h53 | – | – | – |
| BT airBaltic | 6 | 320 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 1 | – | 10h51 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Spata-Artemida from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→ATH | STR→ATH | LUX→ATH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 97 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 74 | 13 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 35m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CET · ATH: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, 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.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
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.
FRA–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to ATH
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, airBaltic, Emirates, SKY express and Lufthansa. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FRA to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to ATH ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 10 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,128 miles (1,816 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ADB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Stuttgart (STR) and Luxembourg (LUX).