Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
✈️ Cheap flights from Paris to Athens
Compare Paris – Athens fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 2,107 km and takes around 3 h 10 min nonstop.
📏 Distance2,107 km (1,309 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 3 h 10 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceAthens is 1 hour ahead of Paris
🛫 AirportsCDG, ORY, BVA → ATH
💸 Cheapest monthJan 2027 – from $87
📅 Cheapest months to fly Paris → Athens
- $164Oct 26
- $111Nov 26
- $93Dec 26
- $87Jan 27
- $210Mar 27
- $181May 27
- $239Jul 27
- $235Aug 27
- $138Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Greece
Best: May–June and September–early October: warm seas, sunshine and fewer crowds than midsummer.
Shoulder season: April and late October: mild weather for sightseeing and hiking, though some island services are reduced.
Weather by month in Athens
- 13°Jan🌧
- 14°Feb⛅
- 17°Mar⛅
- 20°Apr⛅
- 26°May☀️
- 31°Jun☀️
- 34°Jul☀️
- 34°Aug☀️
- 29°Sep☀️
- 24°Oct⛅
- 19°Nov🌧
- 15°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Climb the Acropolis – Walk up to the Parthenon early in the morning and look out over Athens to the sea.
- Watch a Santorini sunset – Join the crowds in Oia as the sun sinks behind the volcanic caldera.
- Island-hop by ferry – Sail between the Cyclades, discovering whitewashed villages, quiet coves and harbour tavernas.
- Visit the Meteora monasteries – Gaze at medieval monasteries perched on top of towering sandstone pillars.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Money hackKeep two cards in two places
Carry one card in your wallet and hide a backup in your bag, so one lost wallet never ends the trip.
Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
Many airlines let you stop in their hub city for a few days at no extra fare – two trips for the price of one.
Paris to Athens flights: questions
How long is the flight from Paris to Athens?
A nonstop flight from Paris to Athens takes about 3 h 10 min for the 2,107 km (1,309 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Athens from Paris?
Athens is about 2,107 km (1,309 miles) from Paris as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Paris and Athens?
Right now Athens is 1 hour ahead of Paris. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Athens?
Recently the lowest fares were in Jan 2027, from about $87. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Paris and Athens?
From Paris: Charles de Gaulle Intl (CDG), Paris-Orly (ORY), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA). In Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH).
Do I need a visa for Greece?
It depends on your passport – see our Greece visa & entry guide.
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