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Among airlines operating Paris to Athens flights:

• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Sky Express: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

5 airlines operate flights between Paris and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Transavia France
• Air France
• Sky Express
• easyJet

Flights from Paris to Athens may depart from several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY). Flights usually arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

• Transavia France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪512 round-trip via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared to ₪834 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪84–₪301 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 9% of one-stop connections

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Paris to Athens route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₪800 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₪909, a difference of ₪108. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Paris to Athens route, 39% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Paris to Athens flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 11%.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Syntagma Square, Ermou Street and Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 09:33
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 01:48.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of ₪827. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Paris to Athens takes 3h 13m, covering 3,400 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.

easyJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air France has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Paris to Athens flights are:

• easyJet: 71% on time
• Air France: 67% on time
• Sky Express: 56% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 61% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 30m, compared with 6h 06m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 6h 12m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Centauro
· Record go
· Europcar
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Paris to Athens range from ₪602 to ₪1,121, with an average of ₪827 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪602 counts as a good deal.