Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Cologne.
You can choose from four weekly Cologne Bonn Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Eurowings is the earliest flight you can take. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:35.
To ensure you get on your CGN to ATH flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Athens adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Greece:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aegean Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CGN and ATH include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Tirana International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$42 is the lowest price for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start at $75. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CGN to ATH.
Organize your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CGN to ATH.
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Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Of all flights departing from Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% arrive on time at their destination.
Cologne Bonn Airport is about 9 miles from central Cologne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near CGN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cologne Bonn Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Explore without limits with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 25 miles from the center of Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 72ºF and 99ºF. Book your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CGN to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 39ºF and 57ºF on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey around 190 miles north to Thessaloniki to tick off its must-visit sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 130 miles north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favorite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
