Travelling from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's major terminals.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 10 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the most popular route. There are 49 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Air France at 10:20pm. Choose the first CDG to ATH departure operated by Air France at 6:55am if you'd rather get a move on.
Your flight from Paris to ATH won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) operate out of this terminal.
At CDG, there's a range of carriers operating direct flights from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, such as:
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from CDG to ATH.
Among carriers on this route, Air France leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to ATH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
CDG is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
61.46% of flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Consider flying out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY). You can book a direct Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) plane ticket with departures from here.
Transavia France offers direct flights from Paris to ATH out of ORY. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
On the ORY to ATH route, Transavia France is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
With 67.27% of its services landing on schedule, Transavia France is the top on-time carrier flying between Paris Orly Airport and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Paris Orly Airport and ATH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in about 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to ATH flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.56%.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can lock in a plane ticket from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) with a stop or two departing from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). These are some of the most common stopovers between BVA and ATH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that leave from BVA make it to their destination as scheduled 66.39% of the time.
The address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Have a late flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near ATH and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is RM201. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM405. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Paris to ATH by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). August is when most people travel to Athens. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
Before locking in your Paris to ATH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Athens
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Athens:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are highlights which should be on any good Athens itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Athens, a trip to Larisa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, Kalamaria is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.