Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour ahead of Frankfurt.
Each week, there are 122 Frankfurt Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, pick the 06:50 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:10 with Lufthansa.
To ensure you catch your FRA to ATH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, so jetting to Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Sky Express leads the way as the most punctual carrier for FRA to ATH flights, with 81.4% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FRA and ATH include:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, 66 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 108 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from FRA to ATH, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're looking 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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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights complete their journey on time.
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Frankfurt Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near ATH:
Travel at your own pace with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and discover more of Athens and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle 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 to the centre of Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.

