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Among airlines operating Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens flights:

• Ryanair: 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.

4 airlines operate flights between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• ITA Airways
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Ryanair

Flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens usually depart from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ITA Airways: 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪381 round-trip via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared to ₪527 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪54–₪301 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 Sky Express and ITA Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Zurich (ZRH) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik (BTS) - 12% of one-stop connections

Zurich (ZRH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₪499 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₪590, a difference of ₪90. 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 14%.

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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 07:54
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 00:24.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of ₪526. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens takes 1h 59m, covering 1,745 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.

One-way fares from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪205, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

ITA Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens flights are:

• ITA Airways: 76% on time
• Ryanair: 75% on time
• Sky Express: 56% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 65% 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 24m, compared with 6h 11m via Luqa Malta Intl (MLA) and 6h 21m via Zurich (ZRH).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Rome Fiumicino Airport (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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens range from ₪415 to ₪679, with an average of ₪526 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪415 counts as a good deal.