Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Frankfurt.
Every week, there are 44 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FRA to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Athens, Greece. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens International Airport:
Most travellers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
Among carriers operating FRA to ATH flights, SKY express leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FRA and ATH:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens International Airport flight is R 1,275. A return fare right now is R 2,108. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from FRA to ATH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from FRA to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near FRA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

