How often are flights from Zurich to Athens delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Zurich and Athens have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Athens flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Athens flights?

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Zurich to Athens flight route?

The Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V. flight path was viewed by 8 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 SWISS and Air Serbia 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 15m. 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 £163. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aegean Airlines. SWISS is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Athens

The most flights from ZRH to ATH are scheduled on a Saturday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Athens?

While on average a flight from Zurich to Athens is generally £265, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £56. When looking at the most popular route, (Zurich - Athens Eleftherios V.), you can expect to pay £125 for that flight.

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: Edelweiss Air (100%), United Airlines (80%), Air Canada( 65%).

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 9 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.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Zurich to Athens flights typically cost between £234 and £351 in August. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £152 on Multiple Airlines (24 Aug–2 Sept).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in January or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Deal found 14/7£156

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

Booking 85 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 £196). Flying from Zurich to Athens in May is currently the most expensive (average of £292). 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?

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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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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.

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Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.

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Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.

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Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.

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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 9 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?
The Zurich to Athens Eleftherios V. flight path was viewed by 8 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 SWISS and Air Serbia 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 15m. 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 £163. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aegean Airlines. SWISS is priced at 33% 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: Edelweiss Air (100%), United Airlines (80%), Air Canada( 65%).
What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Athens?
While on average a flight from Zurich to Athens is generally £265, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £56. When looking at the most popular route, (Zurich - Athens Eleftherios V.), you can expect to pay £125 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 £196). Flying from Zurich to Athens in May is currently the most expensive (average of £292). 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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Booking 85 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?

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

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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Athens

The most flights from ZRH to ATH are scheduled on a Saturday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from Zurich to Athens delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Zurich and Athens have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Athens flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Athens flights?

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

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