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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:44
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 23:04.

The flight takes about 2h 44m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Geneva to Athens takes 2h 44m, covering 1,075 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.

Return flights from Geneva to Athens range from £134 to £247, with an average of £182 over the past 12 months. Anything below £134 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% above the route average of £182. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £151 return via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared with £181 for direct.

easyJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SWISS has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Geneva to Athens flights are:

• easyJet: 80% on time
• SWISS: 77% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Geneva to Athens flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Geneva to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £89, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Geneva to Athens usually depart from Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Geneva to Athens route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

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

• Zurich (ZRH) – 63% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 6% of one-stop connections

Zurich (ZRH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Geneva to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £168 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £203, a difference of £35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Geneva and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• SWISS
• easyJet

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 52m, compared to 5h 52m via Zurich (ZRH) and 7h 22m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Geneva (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 Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Geneva to Athens flights:

• easyJet: 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:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.