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Travel Information to Athens from Rome
 | Distance | 651 miles (1050 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $22 (€17) • 1 h 50 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Malta Air |
Take a flight to travel 651 miles (1050 km) to Athens from Rome. Malta Air is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct flight from Rome to Athens.
How to Travel from Rome to Athens?
Traveling by plane is the most convenient and efficient means of transportation between Rome and Athens. While other modes are available, they take much longer and are not direct. Each day, the earliest plane typically departs from Rome at around 6:00 a.m., and the last departs at 9:50 p.m. Although most of the routes are direct, you might encounter several options that require one transfer, and on average these trips take around six hours.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Rome to Athens?
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Athens is undoubtedly by plane. To book the cheapest and most convenient plane route on your desired travel dates, it is highly encouraged to start searching and booking tickets at least a month in advance. Waiting until the last minute to book these tickets may result in fewer choices in regards to times, operators, and flight duration. Although there are many direct flights, looking at connecting flights may even help you find a cheaper alternative. With about 20 flights leaving daily from Rome to Athens, this route is predominantly operated by companies such as Alitalia, KLM, Lufthansa and Aegean Airlines.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Rome to Athens?
The fastest transportation method between Rome to Athens is air travel. The planes either depart from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) or Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). All flights arrive into the Athens International Airport (ATH). The airports in both Rome and Athens are close to the respective city centers and can be reached by public transportation. On average, flights from Rome to Athens can last up to six hours, although the fastest routes, provided by Blue Air, Alitalia, Aegean and Ryan Air, can last just about two hours.
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Travel from Rome to Athens by Plane
The quickest and most efficient method of transportation for traveling from Rome to Athens is by plane. You will find that the best routes for this journey are operated by Blue Air, Alitalia, Aegean and Ryan Air, all providing direct flights that last between 1 hour and 55 minutes and 2 hours. Ryan Air offers the cheapest flights for this route, second only to Alitalia. It is important to keep in mind that although most flights are direct, there are a few route options that require a transfer or two and might elongate the journey by a couple of hours. You will either depart from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) or Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and arrive at the Athens International Airport (ATH). These airports are all efficiently located in the proximity of the respective city centers, while also being conveniently accessible by public transport. The flights are operated by Air Serbia, Air France, Lufthansa, Aegean, Alitalia, KLM, Iberia, Ryan Air, and Turkish Airlines.
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Travel from Rome, Italy to Athens, Greece is: Partially open.
Is international entry into Athens from Rome restricted?
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.
Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Athens, Greece from Rome?
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Athens, Greece?
The government of Greece has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The above information was last verified on 9/8/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Rome and Athens closer to your planned date of departure here.
The current restriction level for returning to Rome, Italy from Greece is: Partially open.
Am I allowed to reenter Rome, Italy from Athens, Greece?
Reentering Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Greece
Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Rome from Athens?
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
Which rules do I need to follow in Rome, Italy regarding COVID-19?
All travelers returning to Italy must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face masks: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 9/19/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Rome from Athens here.
You can get from Rome to Athens by flight.
The fastest way to travel to Athens from Rome is by flight, which requires on average 1 h 50 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 651 miles (1050 km) from Rome to Athens.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rome to Athens:
- Most travelers take a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Athens International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel company for you:
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Athens by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Malta Air Rome to Athens tickets on Omio for $22 (€17).
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Athens:
- You'll find direct flights with Aegean Airlines.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Athens as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Rome to Athens.
Before traveling from Rome to Athens, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A plane ticket is costing on average $22 (€17) one way for this route.
But we recommend booking Rome to Athens tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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