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Flights Athens → Copenhagen

ATH → CPH

3h 6m
Flight time (est.)
9.7
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

How long is the flight from Athens to Copenhagen?

The flight from Athens (ATH) to Copenhagen (CPH) takes about 3h 6m. 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 operates from Athens International Airport, which opened in 2001, to Copenhagen. The destination airport serves over 22 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel in Scandinavia.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,139 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Athens (ATH) → Copenhagen (CPH) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines System. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.

Heading to Copenhagen: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Athens (ATH) to Copenhagen (CPH) heads north for about 2,139 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 6m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into Copenhagen it is 0.6 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:06
Elevation CPH
17 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A321
Est. CO₂/passenger
~214 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) 74% 17 min 1.8%

Frequently asked questions about ATH-CPH

The flight from Athens (ATH) to Copenhagen (CPH) takes about 3h 6m. 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 2 airlines: Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines System.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Copenhagen, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Athens-Copenhagen route is about 2,139 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.