Flights Athens → Frankfurt
ATH → FRA
Route overview
The flight route operates between Athens and Frankfurt, utilizing an Airbus A321 aircraft. The airport in Athens, where the journey originates, opened in 2001, while the destination airport in Frankfurt serves over 61 million passengers annually.
The Athens (ATH) → Frankfurt (FRA) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.6/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.
Heading to Frankfurt: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Athens (ATH) to Frankfurt (FRA) heads north-west for about 1,816 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 41m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into Frankfurt it is 2.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating ATH-FRA
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Frequently asked questions about ATH-FRA
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: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Athens-Frankfurt route is about 1,816 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.
