Flights Athens → Zurich
ATH → ZRH
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 18/100 (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) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating ATH-ZRH
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Frequently asked questions about ATH-ZRH
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.
