Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Paris.
Flights from CDG to ATH start at 07:20 — the earliest with Air France. The latest departure is at 22:15 with Aegean Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 187 weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
Your CDG to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, so getting to Athens (and then visiting more of Greece!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
With 66.94% of services arriving as planned, Air France is the most punctual carrier offering CDG to ATH flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CDG and ATH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
56 € is the best price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 117 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CDG to ATH, book your trip ten months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.46% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CDG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel close to ATH if you're on a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CDG to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.