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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:00 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 11:50 pm.

The flight takes about 2h.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Rome to Athens takes 2h, covering 665 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 Rome to Athens range from $139 to $232, with an average of $177 over the past 12 months. Anything below $139 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $177 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $150 round-trip via Luqa Malta Intl (MLA), compared to $177 for nonstop.

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 to Athens flights are:

• ITA Airways: 77% on time
• Ryanair: 73% on time
• Sky Express: 59% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 66% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rome to Athens flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Rome to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $52, which is 51% 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 Rome to Athens may depart from several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Flights usually 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 Rome to Athens route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

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

• Tirana Rinas (TIA) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Rome to Athens. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $167 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $196, a difference of $29.

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

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

• ITA Airways
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Ryanair

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 (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 Rome 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

Depending on the airline, flights to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport from either Ciampino or Fiumicino Airports have one, two, or three layovers before completing the journey. Nonstop flights are not available.

If you are a traveler on a budget, the public bus is your best option. The buses, which you can find at the bus departure area right outside the airport, take approximately 55min to get to Athens city. Adults pay around €6 for the one-way trip, while children over 7 years pay around €3.

You can bring your car with you to Fiumicino Airport and leave it at the long-term parking lot if you fly out for a couple of days. The long-term parking lot is located approximately 10min away from the airport’s terminal and provides a free shuttle service. The lot charges around €8 per day.

Located approximately 2min away from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport’s departures level is the cozy Sofitel Athens Airport hotel, providing the perfect place for tired travelers to relax and unwind after a lengthy flight.

To quickly clear formalities at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), purchase a fast-track security pass. With such a pass, you can enter a priority lane to skip the standard lines at security screening. This will ensure you get past the security search area quicker, allowing you more time to relax in the airport.

Suppose you’re traveling with your baby. If so, you can privately and comfortably breastfeed him/her in one of the five nursing rooms at FCO. Equipped with comfy seating, changing mats, sinks, and cots, the nursing rooms are near Gates D1, E11, E44, and E51, and the info point on the Departures Level of Terminal 3.

FCO has three children’s play areas. In Terminal 1, there’s one in Arrivals near Belt 16, while in Terminal 2, there are two in number, one in the Arrivals near Belt 10 and another in the Boarding Area E near Gate 51. At any of these, your kids can burn off all their energy before your flight, given that they feature a variety of toys and child-proof playgrounds.

You can rent a car with ease at ATH, given that this airport has locations for notable car rental providers, including Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, and Avis. The locations for the agencies are at the Arrivals Hall.

Yes, it is. At ATH, you can leave your baggage at Care4bag, a storage facility inside the Arrivals Hall, next to Gate 1. At this facility, the security of your luggage is guaranteed since it is monitored by CCTV and controlled by X-Ray around the clock.

Before exiting ATH, check out the permanent exhibitions from the Acropolis Museum, the Eleftherios Venizelos Permanent Exhibition dedicated to Greek aviation history, and the Exhibition of Archaeological Findings. The first exhibition is on the Arrivals level of the terminal, while the last two are on the Departures Level.