Zurich to Spata-Artemida (ZRH–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–ATH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 1,019 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines Also: BT | 37 | 320, 32N, 32Q, E90 | 2h25-2h45 | – | Star Alliance | BT |
| LX Swiss Also: TP | 37 | 32B, 32N, 32Q, E95 | 2h35-2h45 | – | Star Alliance | TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Spata-Artemida from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→ATH | BSL→ATH | SXB→ATH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 45m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · ATH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Switzerland and Greece are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Greece without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
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.
ZRH–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to ATH
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and Swiss. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to ATH is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,639 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 184 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković, Tirana and Thessaloniki Macedonia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Strasbourg (SXB) and Stuttgart (STR).