Flights Geneva → Athens
GVA → ATH
Route overview
The flight route connects Geneva, where the airport has been in operation since 1919, with Athens, whose airport opened much more recently in 2001 and currently serves over 24 million passengers annually. The journey is typically operated using Airbus A320 or A319 aircraft.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Geneva (GVA) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.9/100 (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 Geneva the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes.
Heading to Athens: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Geneva (GVA) to Athens (ATH) heads south-east for about 1,731 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 35m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Geneva the average ATFM delay is 0.7 min (atfm); arriving into Athens it is 2.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating GVA-ATH
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Frequently asked questions about GVA-ATH
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 3 airlines: Aegean Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Athens, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
