Question 1

How long is the flight from Cologne to Athens?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Cologne to Athens typically takes around 3 hours. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 24 hours 20 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Cologne to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Cologne to Athens, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 2 to 3 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Cologne to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Cologne to Athens are operated by, among others, Ryanair and Eurowings. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Austrian Airlines (via Vienna), Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul) and Aegean Airlines (via Thessaloniki, Heraklion). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Cologne to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Cologne to Athens operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Cologne to Athens?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Cologne to Athens, there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Cologne to Athens?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Cologne to Athens, there are only a few flights per week. It is therefore especially worthwhile to be flexible with your travel dates so you can more easily find a suitable departure day.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Cologne to Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Cologne to Athens usually departs at 6:10 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Athens.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Cologne to Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Cologne to Athens usually departs at 9:15 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

From which airports are there cheap flights to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Cheap flights to Athens are often available from Frankfurt, Munich and Dusseldorf. Prices vary depending on the departure airport, travel date and available connection. If you are flexible about getting to the airport, comparing several departure airports can be worthwhile.

Question 10

Which airports near Cologne are frequently used for flights to Athens?

Accepted Answer

In addition to Cologne airport, users also frequently search for flights from Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Hannover to Athens. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Also check how accessible each airport is for you.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Cologne Athens Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 06/29/26 1 Stopover (VCE) EW0814, V71490 13h 25min	Return -	Eurowings, Volotea		$117
Cologne Athens Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (TIA) W45122, W45203 09h 35min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (MXP, BGY) FR8896, FR5531 23h 25min	Wizz Air Malta		$203
Best option Cologne Athens	Outbound 08/07/26 direct FR7641 03h 00min	Return 08/25/26 direct EW0683 03h 10min	Ryanair		$386
Cologne Athens	Outbound 11/26/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS8914, OS0801 04h 50min	Return 11/29/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH1757, LH1978 07h 15min	Austrian Airlines		$343
Cologne Athens	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (BGY, MXP) FR5532, FR8897 08h 35min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (MXP, BGY) FR8896, FR5531 23h 25min	Ryanair	?	$207
Cologne Athens	Outbound 08/07/26 direct FR7641 03h 00min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (KTW, BGY) FR2614, FR3412, FR5551 16h 35min	Ryanair		$269
Cologne Athens	Outbound 11/26/26 1 Stopover (SAW) PC1014, PC1191 06h 35min	Return 11/29/26 1 Stopover (SAW) PC1192, PC1013 15h 05min	Pegasus Airlines		$332
Cologne Athens	Outbound 11/23/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS8918, OS0805 05h 05min	Return 12/02/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0802, OS0249 07h 10min	Austrian Airlines	?	$338
Cologne Athens	Outbound 11/26/26 1 Stopover (SAW) PC1014, PC1191 06h 35min	Return 11/29/26 1 Stopover (SAW) PC1192, PC1013 15h 05min	Pegasus Airlines	?	$348
Cologne Athens	Outbound 11/28/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX4425, LX1830 05h 10min	Return 11/30/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX4321, LX4428 13h 45min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$362

Cheapest outbound flight from	117,00 USD
Roundtrip from	202,94 USD
Flight duration	min. 02:55
Return flight duration	min. 03:05
Distance	1955 km
Flights per week	2
Departure airport	Airport Cologne (Koeln)-Bonn (CGN)
Departure country	Flights from Germany
Arrival airport	Airport Athens (ATH)
Destination country	Flights to Greece
Departure country - Arrival airport	Germany - Athens
Departure airport - Destination country	Cologne (Koeln)-Bonn - Greece

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