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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 06:55 and lands at 09:49
• Latest: departs at 20:55 and lands at 23:49.

The flight takes about 2h 54m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Athens to Zurich.

A nonstop flight from Athens to Zurich takes 2h 54m, covering 2,635 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Athens to Zurich range from ₪598 to ₪919, with an average of ₪730 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪598 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the ₪730 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪635 round-trip via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW), compared to ₪732 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪78–₪310 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Zurich flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₪525 to ₪3,930. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Athens to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪349, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Athens to Zurich usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Zurich route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

One-stop flights from Athens to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 85% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Mikonos (JMK) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Athens to Zurich. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₪667 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₪816, a difference of ₪149.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Zurich. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 6h 04m via Mikonos (JMK) and 6h 50m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Zurich is 1 hour behind Athens (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Stadion Letzigrund and Lindenhof. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Athens to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.