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Flights Amsterdam → Athens

AMS → ATH

3h 9m
Flight time (est.)
8.1
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Athens?

The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Athens (ATH) takes about 3h 9m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route connects Amsterdam to Athens, operating with a Boeing 737 aircraft. The destination airport in Athens opened in 2001 and currently serves over 24 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,182 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Amsterdam (AMS) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.

Heading to Athens: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Athens (ATH) heads south-east for about 2,182 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 9m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Athens it is 2.8 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
18:09
Elevation ATH
308 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737
Est. CO₂/passenger
~218 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) 82% 19 min 5.9%

Airlines operating AMS-ATH

Frequently asked questions about AMS-ATH

The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Athens (ATH) takes about 3h 9m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

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The Amsterdam-Athens route is about 2,182 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.