Cheap flights from Zurich to Athens from £78

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — ATH
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in January or February, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£158

One-way from

£78

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£184

Good round-trip deal

£166 or less
Air Serbia
  • Air Serbia
  • 12/12-12/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 25m total
  • Zurich to Athens
Pegasus Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Zurich to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£4 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V..

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Fri 12/1209:35ZRH - ATH
1 stop4h 30mAir Serbia
Fri 12/1204:20ATH - ZRH
1 stop10h 55mAir Serbia
Deal found 25/11£158
Sat 13/1209:35ZRH - ATH
1 stop5h 15mAir Serbia
Sun 14/1215:50ATH - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 26/11£158
Sun 14/1209:35ZRH - ATH
1 stop4h 30mAir Serbia
Sun 11/104:30ATH - ZRH
1 stop16h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 25/11£161
Wed 10/1220:40ZRH - ATH
1 stop5h 40mAir Serbia
Wed 14/115:50ATH - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 25/11£162
Tue 2/1221:00ZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1206:35ATH - ZRH
1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£164
Fri 12/1221:00ZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mSWISS
Thu 18/1207:05ATH - ZRH
Nonstop2h 50mSWISS
Deal found 26/11£164
Mon 8/1209:35ZRH - ATH
1 stop4h 30mAir Serbia
Fri 12/1204:20ATH - ZRH
1 stop5h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 26/11£167
Thu 11/1209:35ZRH - ATH
1 stop16h 40mAir Serbia
Tue 13/116:35ATH - ZRH
1 stop17h 15mAir Serbia
Deal found 25/11£176
Fri 12/1221:00ZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mSWISS
Mon 12/107:05ATH - ZRH
Nonstop2h 50mSWISS
Deal found 25/11£179
Mon 1/1221:00ZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mSWISS
Tue 9/1214:55ATH - ZRH
1 stop6h 00mSWISS
Deal found 26/11£180
Sat 6/1209:35ZRH - ATH
1 stop5h 15mAir Serbia
Sat 13/1216:35ATH - ZRH
1 stop22h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 26/11£181

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Zurich

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Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Tue 7/4

20:40-15:00

1 stop17h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/4

04:20-19:50

1 stop16h 30m

£158

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Wed 8/4

09:30-15:00

1 stop4h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/4

04:20-08:40

1 stop5h 20m

£158

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Sat 28/3

15:05-14:00

1 stop21h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 1/4

15:40-08:40

1 stop18h 00m

£161

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Tue 7/4

20:40-03:30

1 stop5h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 10/4

04:20-08:40

1 stop5h 20m

£162

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Fri 12/12

21:00-00:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 18/12

07:05-08:55

Nonstop2h 50m

£164

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Fri 12/12

21:00-00:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 17/12

07:05-08:55

Nonstop2h 50m

£164

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Tue 10/3

21:00-00:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/3

17:40-19:35

Nonstop2h 55m

£166

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Thu 15/1

07:20-12:40

1 stop4h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 15/1

17:40-19:35

Nonstop2h 55m

£167

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Tue 10/3

09:35-15:50

1 stop5h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/3

15:50-08:50

1 stop18h 00m

£171

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Fri 8/5

11:35-19:25

1 stop6h 50m

£78

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Athens

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zurich to Athens. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

Booking 5 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich 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 Zurich to Athens?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Athens (average of £59). Flying from Zurich to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of £155). 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 ZRH to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich 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 27 November 2025.

When flying from Zurich to Athens, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 34% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Athens?

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 27 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Athens, such as Aegean Airlines and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Zurich to Athens?

    You will need to book a flight from Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V. if you want to fly from Zurich to Athens. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Eleftherios V. (ATH) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to Athens from the Zurich airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from ZRH to ATH to be around 2h 40m.

  • How popular is this Zurich to Athens flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Athens?

    Airlines like Air Serbia and SWISS fly from Zurich to Athens in about 2h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1018 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to Athens round-trip from £162. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aegean Airlines. SWISS is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Athens one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Pegasus Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £78. Air Serbia flights start at £81 while deals on Aegean Airlines start at £102 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Athens from Zurich, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: TAP AIR PORTUGAL (83%), United Airlines (74%), airBaltic( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Athens?

    While on average a flight from Zurich to Athens is generally £201, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £145. When looking at the most popular route, (Zurich - Athens Eleftherios V.), you can expect to pay £176 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich 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 Zurich to Athens?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Athens (average of £59). Flying from Zurich to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of £155). 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 Zurich to Athens

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£162Average£256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Aegean AirlinesCheapest£187Average£235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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