Cheap Flights from Paris (PARI) to Athens (ATH)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Paris to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $163. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Paris to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Paris to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Paris to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

Paris to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$51
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time3 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week197

Finding cheap flights from Paris to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Paris to Athens International is $146. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Paris to Athens International.
Delta, Air France and Aeromexico fly direct from Paris to Athens International.
As of April 2026, there are 194 flights per week flying from Paris to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Paris to Athens International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Paris to Athens International Airport on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Athens International is Transavia France .

Flying from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know

  • Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY) are the main airports in Paris.

  • The average duration of a direct Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is 3 hours 10 minutes.

  • Athens is one hour ahead of Paris. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), with 43 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from CDG to ATH is the 6:55am Air France service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 10:20pm with Air France.

  • Your flight from Paris to ATH 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 travelling internationally.

  • Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Paris

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • You can find a direct flight from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

  • At CDG, you'll find a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, including:

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines from CDG to ATH.

  • Among carriers on this route, Air France has the best track record for timely arrivals.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Paris to ATH departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

  • Located around 26 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:

  • 65% of flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

  • Prefer to leave from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? Direct Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) plane tickets can be booked from here.

  • Take a direct flight from Paris to ATH with Transavia France. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of ORY.

  • Transavia France is the most popular choice for passengers flying from ORY to ATH.

  • Flights between Paris Orly Airport and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport are more likely to reach their destination on time with easyJet compared to other carriers.

  • Split up your flight from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and ATH are:

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • ORY is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Paris to ATH flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:

  • The majority of flights that leave Paris Orly Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.

  • The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.

Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)

  • Reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) out of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BVA and ATH include:

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP)

    • Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)

  • BVA is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At BVA, that rate is 71%.

  • You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.

About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:

  • Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.

Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Athens. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is $51. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $146. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Book four months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Paris to ATH.

  • September is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Paris to ATH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to visit Athens. July is when most people book flights from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • Lock in a Paris to ATH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Athens

  • Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Athens:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are leading attractions which should be on every Athens itinerary.

Explore more of Greece

  • Larisa is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Athens. Around 225 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

  • Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, Kalamaria is another essential stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum.

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