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

• Earliest: departs at 4:40 am and lands at 7:33 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 11:48 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 53m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Zurich:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Athens to Zurich takes 2h 53m, covering 1,018 miles.

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 $193 to $293, with an average of $232 over the past 12 months. Anything below $193 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $232 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $205 round-trip via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW), compared to $233 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 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 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, 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 $154 to $1,354. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Athens to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 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) - 88% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Athens to Zurich. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $215 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $262, a difference of $47.

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 nonstop flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 20m, compared with 7h 38m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 12h 06m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

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 Hallenstadion, Lindenhof and Stadion Letzigrund. 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.

For checked baggage on flights from Athens to Zurich, Economy Class, and Premium Economy Class travelers are allowed to check in two bags, each weighing up to 50 lbs. In Business Class, they are also allowed to check in two bags, each weighing up to 70 lbs. The total dimensions of both pieces of checked baggage should not exceed 62 inches.

ITA Airways offers three seat options on its flights from Athens to Zurich. Economy Light is the basic fare while Economy Regular includes one piece of checked baggage, and passengers can select their seats for free during online check-in. Business class is also available. ITA Airways offers seat selection or automatic seat assignment in economy class for all destinations.

Austrian Airlines offers various services for Business Class passengers on their flights from Athens to Zurich. These include top-class service, tasteful Austrian food service, lie-flat seats, and the ability to mix and match meal options. Additionally, standard seat reservations are available, and passengers can order from 14 different special meals, such as child meals.

Yes. Some airlines allow pets on flights from Athens (ATH) to Zurich (ZRH). Air Serbia, for example, allows dogs and cats on their flights under certain conditions. Dogs and cats older than 12 weeks are welcome on their flights, and passengers must give them notice if they plan on bringing their pets. The only pets that are accepted in the cabin are dogs and cats weighing up to 17 lbs.