Flights Athens → Zurich
ATH → ZRH
How long is the flight from Athens to Zurich?
The flight from Athens (ATH) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 2h 28m. 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
This flight route operates from Athens International Airport, which opened in 2001, to Zurich Airport, a more established hub that has been operational since 1948. The destination airport serves over 31 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Europe.
The Athens (ATH) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.5/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Athens (ATH) to Zurich (ZRH) heads north-west for about 1,639 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 28m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 44% | 36 min | 1.6% |
Airlines operating ATH-ZRH
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Frequently asked questions about ATH-ZRH
The flight from Athens (ATH) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 2h 28m. 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: Swiss International Air Lines.
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The Athens-Zurich route is about 1,639 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.
