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CGN — ATH
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Cologne to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cologne (CGN) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£219

Good one-way deal

£61 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cologne Köln/Bonn to Athens Eleftherios V..
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Best time to book a flight from Cologne to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cologne to Athens

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cologne to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cologne to Athens. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cologne to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cologne to Athens?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to Athens (average of £101). Flying from Cologne to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of £329). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CGN to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Cologne to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cologne to Athens in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cologne to Athens, such as Ryanair and Eurowings. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,158 reviews
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Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.6

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

BRS - SOF

No real entertainment but I want expecting any tbh so not really a negative. Flight was smooth, quick and bag drop and boarding smooth and simple. Staff were friendly.
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,158 reviews
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,158 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.6

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

BRS - SOF

No real entertainment but I want expecting any tbh so not really a negative. Flight was smooth, quick and bag drop and boarding smooth and simple. Staff were friendly.
Eurowings
6.6
Okay
281 reviews
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,158 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.6

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

BRS - SOF

No real entertainment but I want expecting any tbh so not really a negative. Flight was smooth, quick and bag drop and boarding smooth and simple. Staff were friendly.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cologne to Athens flight route?

    Flights from Cologne Köln/Bonn to Athens Eleftherios V. have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cologne to Athens round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ryanair (£132), and Eurowings (£143) offers the cheapest pricing from Cologne to Athens. Ryanair is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cologne to Athens?

    Consider Smartwings (50%), Malta Air (50%) or Ryanair (41%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cologne to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cologne to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cologne to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cologne to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cologne to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cologne to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cologne to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cologne to Athens?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to Athens (average of £101). Flying from Cologne to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of £329). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cologne to Athens

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cologne to Athens. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£132Average£193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EurowingsCheapest£143Average£143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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