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, Eurowings and Ryanair. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul), Austrian Airlines (via Vienna) 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.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Cologne Athens Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 06/17/26 2 Stopovers (BGY, TIA) FR5532, W45020, W45203 14h 55min	Return -	Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta		$70
Cologne Athens	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (BGY, MXP) FR5532, U23653 13h 15min	Return 06/30/26 direct EW0683 03h 10min	Ryanair, easyJet		$195
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 06/25/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS8918, OS8982 19h 45min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0806, OS8917 16h 15min	Austrian Airlines		$349
Cologne Athens Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (SKG) EW0652, A30115 05h 35min	Return 06/30/26 direct EW0683 03h 10min	Eurowings, Aegean Airlines		$359
Cologne Athens	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (BGY, MXP) FR5532, U23653 13h 15min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (VIE) FR0044, FR9480 08h 25min	Ryanair, easyJet	?	$211
Cologne Athens	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (MXP) EW0826, U23653 06h 25min	Return 06/30/26 direct EW0683 03h 10min	Eurowings, easyJet	?	$214
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 06/24/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX4425, LX1830 05h 50min	Return 07/01/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX4323, LX4428 06h 20min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$342
Cologne Athens	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX4429, LX1842 05h 15min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0806, OS8913 04h 45min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$434

Cheapest outbound flight from	$69.48
Roundtrip from	$194.86
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

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