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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 9:54 am
• Latest: departs at 6:55 pm and lands at 9:44 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 49m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens takes 2h 49m, covering 1,128 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens range from $222 to $378, with an average of $293 over the past 12 months. Anything below $222 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of $293. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $223 round-trip via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP), compared to $294 for nonstop.

Lufthansa is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Sky Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens flights are:

• Lufthansa: 72% on time
• Sky Express: 54% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 44% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$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 Sky Express and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens route, 39% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $267 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $325, a difference of $58.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Athens. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flying via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 01m, compared with 5h 06m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 5h 10m via Zurich (ZRH).

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

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

Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: 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:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: 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 always check the fare details before booking.

For cabin baggage, passengers on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Athens are allowed one carry-on bag up to 17 lbs that can be stored in the overhead bin. Passengers are allowed to bring one personal item, be stored that can under the seat that is in front of them. For checked baggage, most fares include one free checked bag with a maximum weight of 50 lbs and dimensions not exceeding 62 in.

The Athens Metro is a convenient and affordable option from ATH to the city center, with a journey time of around 40 minutes and a cost of about €10 ($11.50) for a one-way ticket. Bus and E-train are also available with a similar travel time to metro and cost €6 ($7) for a one-way ticket. Taxis are available outside the airport terminal for the duration of approximately 25 minutes depending on traffic conditions and will generally cost between €35-50 ($40-$58) depending on the time of day and whether it is a weekend or holiday.

Austrian Airlines offers different seat options on its flights from Frankfurt am Main to Athens. Economy Class is the standard seating option. The seats are comfortable and designed for optimal relaxation during flights. Premium Economy Class offers more comfort and space than Economy Class. Business Class offers seats that can convert into fully flat beds, providing passengers with a great night's sleep. Passengers in Business Class also receive an amenity kit, noise-canceling headphones, and on-demand food and beverage services.

Bulgaria Air offers several services to economy passengers on its flights from Frankfurt am Main to Athens. The airline offers complimentary meals or snacks and drinks, a personal touch screen in-seat monitor, which offers a wide selection of movies, TV shows, and music to keep them entertained throughout the flight, and in-flight magazines, which features interesting articles, destination guides, and entertainment news.