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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 07:55
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 00:25.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens takes 2h 00m, covering 674 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens range from £103 to £169, with an average of £131 over the past 12 months. Anything below £103 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of £131. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £95 return via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared with £131 for direct.

ITA Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens flights are:

• ITA Airways: 76% on time
• Ryanair: 74% on time
• Sky Express: 57% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 66% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and ITA Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 14%.

One-way fares from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £42, which is 47% 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens usually depart from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

One-stop flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Zurich (ZRH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik (BTS) – 12% 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 16% on the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £124 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £146, a difference of £22. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• ITA Airways
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Ryanair

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 24m, compared to 6h 11m via Luqa Malta Intl (MLA) and 6h 21m via Zurich (ZRH).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Rome Fiumicino Airport (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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens flights:

• Ryanair: 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:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ITA Airways: 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.