Zurich to Spata-Artemida (ZRH–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,019 mi airlines 52/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 30m ago
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A31981
A3 Aegean
32Q
9:15 AM
CET
12:55 PM
EET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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BT5431
BT airBaltic
32N
11:20 AM
CET
2:50 PM
EET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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A3851
A3 Aegean
320
11:50 AM
CET
3:11 PM
EET
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A31983
A3 Aegean
32Q
12:55 PM
CET
4:35 PM
EET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX1838
LX Swiss
32Q
1:00 PM
CET
4:40 PM
EET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3853
A3 Aegean
32N
7:20 PM
CET
10:50 PM
EET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A31985
A3 Aegean
32Q
9:00 PM
CET
12:35 AM+1
EET
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX1842
LX Swiss
32Q
9:00 PM
CET
12:35 AM+1
EET
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX1843
LX Swiss
32Q
7:04 AM
EET T4
8:46 AM
CET
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A31982
A3 Aegean
32N
7:05 AM
EET T4
8:55 AM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC6833
AC Air Canada
32N
7:05 AM
EET T4
8:55 AM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT5427
BT airBaltic
32Q
8:30 AM
EET T4
10:20 AM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3850
A3 Aegean
32N
8:30 AM
EET T4
10:20 AM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A31984
A3 Aegean
32Q
1:45 PM
EET T4
3:45 PM
CET
3h
M T W T F S S
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LX1831
LX Swiss
223
1:45 PM
EET
3:45 PM
CET
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3852
A3 Aegean
320
4:30 PM
EET
6:20 PM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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LX1839
LX Swiss
32N
5:40 PM
EET TM
7:35 PM
CET
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A31986
A3 Aegean
32Q
5:40 PM
EET T4
7:35 PM
CET
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zurich to Spata-Artemida
3 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 1,019 mi 2h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 75 1-stop hubs

ZRH–ATH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines, Swiss and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 1,019 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–ATH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A3 Aegean Airlines 34 320, 32N, 32Q 2h21-2h40 Star Alliance
LX Swiss 14 32Q 2h35-2h40 Star Alliance
BT airBaltic 4 32N 2h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A3
32N Airbus A320neo – A3, BT
32Q Airbus A321neo – A3, LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: A3 + LX (48 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: BT (4 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to ATH direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to ATH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,674
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Spata-Artemida from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Metric ZRH→ATH BSL→ATH SXB→ATH
Distance from ZRH 49 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 52 4 1
Flight time 2h 21m 2h 45m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Spata-Artemida is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
ZRH: CET · ATH: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Distance & Flight Time
1,019 mi / 1,639 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m to 2h 40m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to ZRH

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.

Getting from ATH

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.

Spata-Artemida Climate

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

Key statistics for the Zurich to Spata-Artemida route.
Route details
Distance1,019 mi / 1,639 km
Flight time2h 21m to 2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights52 out / 63 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: ATH
IATA / ICAOATH / LGAV
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr31.8M
Elevation308 ft / 94 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to ATH flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport take approximately 2h 21m to 2h 40m. The route covers 1,019 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines, airBaltic and Swiss.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to ATH. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BSL, BRS, FLR, RAK, LUX, STR, MRS, SOF, WAW, MLA, VCE, LCA, RUH, SKG, LIS, FRA, TLV, NCE, BUD, BEG, OTP, FCO, SAW, MXP, KRK, BCN, CDG, BER, AMM, BRU, PRG, MUC, AUH, AMS, ARN, IAD, VIE, IST, RIX, LHR, GVA, WRO, YYZ, CPH, HAM, LGW, DUS, BOD, YUL, PHL, CAI, LJU, TIA, MAD, ATL, AGP, BLQ, DXB, ORD, DUB, MAN, NAP, OSL, LTN, ZAG, EDI, DEL, DOH, EWR, LXR, BOM, HEL, JFK, SIN and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Spata-Artemida is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Yes, return flights from ATH to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BSL, SXB and STR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to ATH

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, airBaltic and Swiss. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ZRH to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to ATH ranges from 2 hours 21 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,639 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Strasbourg (SXB) and Stuttgart (STR).