Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt one hour behind Athens.
Choose from 247 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest you can take. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 18:45.
Your ATH to FRA flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, so jetting off to Frankfurt (and then discovering more of Germany!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to FRA flights, with 76.38% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and FRA:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Zurich Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Currently, 50 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 120 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ATH to FRA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Consider staying in a hotel near FRA if you're on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Frankfurt in January.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to FRA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.