ZRH - ATH

£103 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to Athens

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to Athens departing on 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zurich to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£170
Typical prices: £299-£184
Air Serbia
Sat 20/6Mon 22/6
ZRH - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£173
Typical prices: £319-£212
SWISS
Mon 31/8Mon 7/9
ZRH - ATH • Direct
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SWISS Economy Flex adds a checked bag and seat selection on this short-haul route.
Aegean ComfortFlex includes a 23kg bag and free seat selection; Fast Track helps at ATH.
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Athens (ZRH-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zurich to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Zurich to Athens

Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Air Serbia Logo
20:40 - 20:35
ZRH
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ATH
22h 55m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 08:40
ATH
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ZRH
5h 10m
1 stop
£170Air Serbia
Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Air Serbia Logo
20:40 - 20:35
ZRH
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ATH
22h 55m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
04:25 - 08:40
ATH
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ZRH
5h 15m
1 stop
£172Air Serbia
Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
ITA Airways Logo
19:05 - 00:45
ZRH
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ATH
4h 40m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
06:05 - 10:05
ATH
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ZRH
5h 00m
1 stop
£172ITA Airways
Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
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21:20 - 00:55
ZRH
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ATH
2h 35mdirect
SWISS Logo
06:55 - 08:45
ATH
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ZRH
2h 50mdirect
£173SWISS
Sun, 21 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
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21:15 - 23:05
ZRH
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ATH
24h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:55 - 08:45
ATH
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ZRH
2h 50mdirect
£174Multiple Airlines
Mon, 31 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 01:20
ZRH
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ATH
15h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 15:10
ATH
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ZRH
6h 15m
1 stop
£175Multiple Airlines
Fri, 19 Jun - Fri, 3 Jul
Air Serbia Logo
09:30 - 20:35
ZRH
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ATH
10h 05m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
21:20 - 08:40
ATH
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ZRH
12h 20m
1 stop
£175Air Serbia
Fri, 19 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun
Air Serbia Logo
15:10 - 20:35
ZRH
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ATH
4h 25m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 08:40
ATH
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ZRH
5h 10m
1 stop
£176Air Serbia
Mon, 29 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 23:05
ZRH
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ATH
5h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:55 - 08:45
ATH
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ZRH
2h 50mdirect
£177Multiple Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
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21:55 - 21:45
ZRH
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ATH
22h 50m
2 stops
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16:15 - 18:05
ATH
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ZRH
2h 50mdirect
£178Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Zurich to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Zurich to Athens?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Athens departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Athens?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Zurich to Athens, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Zurich, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Athens is January, where tickets cost £199 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £290 and £283 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Athens, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to Athens

 
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on SWISS and ZRH

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to Athens

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£103
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Zurich to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to Athens

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Athens was £103 for a one-way ticket and £170 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Zurich to Athens?

    On your way to Athens, you’ll fly out from Zurich. You’ll be landing at Athens Eleftherios V..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Athens?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Athens?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and Athens.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to Athens?

    There are direct flights from Zurich to Athens on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to Athens, Aegean Airlines or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Athens are Aegean Airlines and SWISS. With an average price for the route of £270 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £295 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zurich to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Athens to Zurich? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £287 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Athens?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V..
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Thursday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Friday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Saturday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Sunday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Zurich

Monday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Thursday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Friday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Saturday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Sunday

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

Aegean Airlines,SWISS

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Zurich to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to Athens? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 877 reviews
8.6Crew
7.8Boarding
7.4Food
6.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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Highlights were the food and wonderful staff. Airplanes were exceptionally clean.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
SKG - MUC
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Highlights were the food and wonderful staff. Airplanes were exceptionally clean.

Aegan Airlines compensates for its outdated business-class seats with excellent food and onboard crew service. Launge was also excellent.

For a business class, it barely met the standards of a basic economy on most carriers. The seat would barely recline; no pillow or blanket unless you ask a crew member; no leg rest (at least in the 1st row). The crew was friendly and attentive, except for one male crew member who was very inconsiderate toward many business passengers who were already sleeping or trying to sleep, slamming the doors of the kitchen compartments. He did so twice till another passenger complained to him. Overall, business class is an economy experience except for the food.

On every Aegean flight it seems, they ask people to check in carry on luggage. That seems to happen less often with other airlines for some reason. The food is very basic for a full service airline. We do not need a meal with trays, but something of higher quality (even just higher quality pies) would be better. The cabin crew was very nice and professional, though.

Seats that recline. Ice for soft drinks. No charge for did drinks. Wifi.

Aegean Airlines was great! Great spirit, very helpful and efficient. Overall Aegean Airlines was a great experience.

The flight was excellent but the onboard WiFi wasn’t working.

The flight was full. The young man in the seat in front of me had reclined and I asked him to put the seat up just a bit because it was encroaching my space quite a lot. Turned out he couldn't because the mechanism was broken. The choice was all the way up or all the way down, no in-between.

The seat was hard as a rock. Business class seats were coach seats with no one in the middle. Service and food were excellent.

Departing from the Parikia apport on Paros was chaos. It is a 3rd world airport, and my home has more square footage. Olympic Air has several instances where there are less than two hours between flights leaving Paros. Further, there are two airlines at the airport, so airport resources are limited. With only one check in desk for each airline, the folks who are getting on the earlier flight are the only people who are able to check in. So, don't get there too early to check in. Also, the airport waiting area, after you go through security only holds about 1/2 of a plane's worth of people. So, the security line also has the same restrictions as the check in desks. Depending upon what time you get there, two queues will extend into the entry road. If your plan departs within the hour, go up to the front of the building and check to see which flight they are checking in or running through security.

On time arrivals and departure, good in flight entertainment, courteous flight attendants, decent meals, reasonable seat space

Close was excellent. Comfort was very good. The food was marginal.

Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

Best service we’ve ever experienced! Special thanks to the crew member who took care of us throughout the journey. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We love Swiss Air!

The boarding of this flight was total chaos. For some reason, all passengers had to stand in a lengthy line at the gate to have our passports checked for the FOURTH time. No reason was offered for the necessity of the fourth re-check, and when we got to the end of the line, the check was perfunctory. There was little to no crowd control at the gate and in some cases, tempers were flaring. On the other hand, once we got on board, everything about this flight from start to finish, especially the quality of the food and the service, was probably the best I have ever experienced..

Boarding was very chaotic, we had to stand in two different lines that were not clearly marked, and the announcements were not understandable from the microphones, and we speak both German and English. We paid Kayak $120+ for seat assignments when we purchased our tickets but when we printed our boarding passes, suddenly we had been changed to 16 rows further back than our assigned seats we paid for. The seats we were assigned to on our boarding passes had no usable overhead bins and so we had to sit with our carry on backpacks underneath our feet in an already crowded space. One video/entertainment screen kept crashing and thus was useless for viewing anything. It was not an enjoyable flight.

The biggest plus point of this flight is that the crew was very friendly. Otherwise on European sectors, the Business class seats are a joke and there is no entertainment of any kind. The staff should be trained to greet the Star Alliance Gold members to make them feel special.

The seat and leg room is small on the 2 seated row. Otherwise, very good crew and service.

Entertainment sounds were not good. Otherwise everything else was good.

Business class seating in Swiss really is just Economy seating minus the middle passenger

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