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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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — ATH
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£164

One-way from

£78

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£185
Air Serbia
  • Air Serbia
  • 3/4-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 50m total
  • Zurich to Athens
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Air Serbia
  • Air Serbia
  • 28/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Zurich to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£5 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 November 2025.

Fri 28/1122:40ZRH - ATH
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Wed 3/1207:05ATH - ZRH
Nonstop2h 50mSWISS
Deal found 21/11£174
Sat 6/1221:05ZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mSWISS
Mon 8/1217:40ATH - ZRH
Nonstop2h 55mSWISS
Deal found 20/11£174
Tue 25/1121:00ZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mSWISS
Sun 30/1107:05ATH - ZRH
Nonstop2h 50mSWISS
Deal found 21/11£175
Thu 27/1109:35ZRH - ATH
1 stop16h 40mAir Serbia
Fri 28/1104:20ATH - ZRH
1 stop5h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 20/11£183
Sun 23/1121:00ZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mSWISS
Thu 27/1114:55ATH - ZRH
1 stop7h 10mSWISS
Deal found 19/11£184
Mon 24/1121:00ZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mSWISS
Wed 26/1114:55ATH - ZRH
1 stop7h 10mSWISS
Deal found 19/11£194
Fri 21/1115:05ZRH - ATH
1 stop11h 15mAir Serbia
Sat 22/1116:35ATH - ZRH
1 stop4h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 21/11£194
Fri 21/1115:05ZRH - ATH
1 stop23h 45mAir Serbia
Sun 23/1115:50ATH - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 20/11£197
Fri 21/1121:00ZRH - ATH
Nonstop2h 35mSWISS
Sat 22/1107:05ATH - ZRH
Nonstop2h 50mSWISS
Deal found 21/11£197
Sun 23/1122:35ZRH - ATH
1 stop14h 35mSWISS
Tue 25/1107:05ATH - ZRH
Nonstop2h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/11£198
Fri 21/1120:40ZRH - ATH
1 stop5h 40mAir Serbia
Sun 23/1104:30ATH - ZRH
1 stop5h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 21/11£199

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ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Fri 30/1

20:40-15:50

1 stop18h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 23/2

04:20-19:50

1 stop16h 30m

£164

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Sun 1/2

20:40-15:05

1 stop17h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 23/2

04:20-19:50

1 stop16h 30m

£164

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Sat 4/4

20:40-03:30

1 stop5h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 15/4

15:40-08:40

1 stop18h 00m

£165

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Thu 2/4

20:40-03:30

1 stop5h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 5/4

04:20-08:40

1 stop5h 20m

£166

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

£168

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

£174

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Thu 22/1

21:00-00:35

Nonstop2h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 26/1

17:40-19:35

Nonstop2h 55m

£174

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Sat 6/12

21:05-00:40

Nonstop2h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 8/12

17:40-19:35

Nonstop2h 55m

£174

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Wed 6/5

20:40-03:30

1 stop5h 50m

£78

ZurichAthens

ZRH - ATH

ZRHATH

Zurich

Tue 9/12

20:40-15:05

1 stop17h 25m

£78

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Athens

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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 14 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 £60). Flying from Zurich to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of £157). 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 21 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 21 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Athens, such as SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,788 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sept 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,788 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,788 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sept 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 1 airline has flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Eleftherios V. (ATH) on a regular basis. There are 5 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 35m.

  • How popular is this Zurich to Athens flight route?

    The Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V. flight path was viewed by 13 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 3h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1018 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich to Athens round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to Athens round-trip from £164. SWISS is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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%).

  • 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 £60). Flying from Zurich to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of £157). 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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