Rome to Athens Flights

Sun, May 19
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Overview: Rome to Athens flight

distanceDistance652 miles (1051 km)
durationAverage flight duration1 h 55 min
priceAverage plane ticket price$194 (€167)
changesDirect flightYes
carriersAirlinesRyanair, Aegean Airlines, Malta Air, Alitalia, Air Serbia, Pegasus Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Alitalia (2), SWISS, Olympic Air or Air France

Flights from Rome to Athens cover the 652 miles (1051 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 55 min with our travel partners like Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Malta Air, Alitalia, Air Serbia, Pegasus Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Alitalia (2), SWISS, Olympic Air or Air France. There are direct flight services available. You can get the cheapest plane tickets for this journey for as low as $71 (€61), but the average price of plane tickets is $194 (€167). Travelers depart most frequently from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.

The cheapest flights from Rome to Athens

Showing times and prices for May 19

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Rome to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
sky express
01:00PM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
03:55PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
$1721One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Aegean Airlines
10:10PM2h00
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
01:10AMAthens International Airport (ATH)
$1841One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
07:00AM14h15
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:15PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
$2171One-way
1 transfer
Aegean Airlines
06:25PM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
09:20PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
$2201One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
09:50AM11h25
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:15PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
$2431One-way
1 transfer

Flight schedulefrom Rome to Athens

Showing flights for tomorrow, Sunday, May 19
Swiss
06:15AM8h45
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
04:00PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Swiss
06:15AM7h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
02:50PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Vueling
07:00AM14h15
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:15PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
ITA
08:55AM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
11:50AMAthens International Airport (ATH)
0 transfers
Aegean Airlines
09:30AM2h00
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
12:30PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
0 transfers
Helvetic Airways
09:40AM5h20
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
04:00PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Vueling
09:50AM11h25
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:15PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Lufthansa
10:05AM6h30
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
05:35PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Lufthansa
10:50AM6h40
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
06:30PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
pegasus
11:55AM6h30
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
07:25PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Vueling
12:40PM8h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:15PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
sky express
01:00PM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
03:55PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
0 transfers
Lufthansa
01:25PM8h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:35PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Air Serbia
02:40PM11h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
03:15AMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Air Serbia
02:40PM23h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
03:35PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Vueling
02:55PM6h20
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:15PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Swiss
03:05PM8h40
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
12:45AMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Swiss
03:05PM6h30
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:35PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Aegean Airlines
06:25PM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
09:20PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
0 transfers
Lufthansa
06:40PM15h00
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:40AMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Lufthansa
07:20PM14h20
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:40AMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Air Serbia
09:00PM5h15
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
03:15AMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Air Serbia
09:00PM17h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
03:35PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Austrian Airlines
09:30PM14h15
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
12:45PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
ITA
09:50PM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
12:45AMAthens International Airport (ATH)
0 transfers
Vueling
10:05PM15h15
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
02:20PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
1 transfer
Aegean Airlines
10:10PM2h00
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
01:10AMAthens International Airport (ATH)
0 transfers

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The fastest flights from Rome to Athens

Showing times and prices for May 19

Fastest Journey

1 h 55 m

Average

8 h 40 m

Flights per day

27

Distance

1051 km

Of the 27 flights that leave Rome for Athens every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Aegean Airlines
06:25PM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
09:20PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
$2201One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ITA
08:55AM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
11:50AMAthens International Airport (ATH)
$5151One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
sky express
01:00PM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
03:55PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
$1721One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ITA
09:50PM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
12:45AMAthens International Airport (ATH)
$3351One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Aegean Airlines
09:30AM2h00
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
12:30PMAthens International Airport (ATH)
$3731One-way
0 transfers

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Airlines: Ryanair, Aegean Airlines and Malta Air flights from Rome to Athens

For as little as $71 (€61) you can travel by flight between Rome and Athens with Ryanair, Aegean Airlines and Malta Air. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next flight from Rome to Athens.

Rome to Athens Flights: An Overview

Daily direct Rome to Athens flights offer leisure and business travelers a fast and frequent connection between the classical cities. There are direct services with three airlines, including a budget operator. Schedules offer departures to Athens seven days a week from Rome Fiumicino or Ciampino airports. Departure times include early morning, afternoon and late evening options, with most flight times around two hours.

Which airlines fly from Rome to Athens?

The Italian national carrier Alitalia and Greek operator Aegean Airlines offer direct Rome to Athens flights, with departures from Fiumicino Airport. Budget airline Ryanair has direct daily flights to Athens from the smaller Ciampino Airport.

How long is the flight from Rome to Athens?

The fastest Rome to Athens flights are Alitalia's services from Rome Fiumicino, which take one hour and 55 minutes to complete the 1049 km route south-east over the Adriatic. Ryanair's flights from Ciampino Airport and Aegean Airlines departures from Fiumicino take five minutes longer.

How many flights are there from Rome to Athens?

Weekly schedules offer between six and eight daily direct flights from Rome to Athens, with the greatest frequency on Mondays and Thursdays and the fewest flights offered on Fridays. Budget airline Ryanair has between one and three daily direct departures from Rome Ciampino. Daily services include early morning, mid-morning, late afternoon and late evening departures, so there should be a travel time for every kind of flyer available.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Rome to Athens?

Departure airport: Ciampino Airport is 17 km from Rome city center, with local buses 720 and 520 connecting to Metro stations for services across the city. Fiumicino is further out, 30 km south-west of the center, served by Trenitalia's Leonardo Express trains offering frequent 30-minute connections to departures. Passenger facilities at the airports include short and long stay parking lots, duty-free stores and international restaurants.

Arrival airport: Athens International Athens International Airport is 20 km east of central Athens, with Metro services on Line 3 and express buses taking 40 minutes to reach downtown. Terminal facilities include international restaurants, souvenir stores, car rental desks and a wide choice of duty-free shopping outlets.

Cheap flights from Rome to Athens: when to book to save $

Time Price Savings
1 week earlier 35 €
2 weeks earlier 26 €35%
3 weeks earlier 24 €46%
1 month before 24 €46%
2 months earlier 28 €25%
3 months earlier 26 €35%


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Flight prices can fluctuate massively. However, we have studied price trends to help you find cheap flights from Rome to Athens and save as much as possible on ticket prices. In general, when you book a flight:

  • Buying your air tickets from Rome to Athens 3 weeks in advance means you could save up to 46% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
  • If you book a flight from Rome - Athens 2 months in advance you save up to about 25% compared to the initial price.
  • By booking 3 months in advance you could save up to 35%
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FAQs: Rome to Athens Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Rome to Athens hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Athens.
FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Rome to Athens can start from as little as $71 (€61) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Rome to Athens is $194 (€167); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Rome to Athens flight travel time is 1 h 55 min   for the 652 mile (1051 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first flight from Rome to Athens leaves at 5: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last flight from Rome to Athens leaves at 8: 50 PM.
For the best Rome to Athens flight to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Malta Air, Alitalia, Air Serbia, Pegasus Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Alitalia (2), SWISS, Olympic Air or Air France. However, it's always good to check all possible airlines with services between Rome and Athens to compare what amenities they may offer.

Flights from Rome to Athens generally leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is 28.2 km away from Rome city centre and Athens International Airport is 33.3 km from Athens city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Rome to Athens by plane is October.
Yes, you can take a flight between Rome and Athens.

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