Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Athens.
Flights from ATH to ZRH start from 06:55 — the first with SWISS. The latest departure is at 20:55 with SWISS. Overall, you can choose from 44 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your ATH to ZRH flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier that offers ATH to ZRH flights. An impressive 82.21% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and ZRH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
R 1,102 is the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,650. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to ZRH by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Zurich Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that leave from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ATH:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and see more of Zurich and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you want to check out another corner of Switzerland, head for Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key highlights.