Travelling from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Paris: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Paris and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Paris is one hour behind Athens, where Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located. Paris observes the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Choose from 43 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ATH to CDG is the 03:25 Air France option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 20:55 with Air France.
Leave plenty of time to get on your ATH to Paris flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Paris tickets are available for booking. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is where you'll be landing.
Numerous airlines operate direct flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Paris. Some of the most popular are:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for plane tickets from ATH to Paris, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
ATH is about 19 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Paris? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ATH:
Of the flights that depart from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Paris
$70 is currently the best price for a one-way Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Paris flight. A return plane ticket starts from $164. These prices may change based on demand.
To secure cheap flights from ATH to Paris, reserve your journey one month before your departure.
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Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Paris. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from ATH to Paris.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is about 14 kilometres from the centre of Paris. After your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 40 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near ORY. Settle in and get cosy after your ATH to Paris flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from ORY one week ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is about 88 kilometres from central Paris. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've hopped off your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Paris.
Public transport can get you there in roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near BVA after your ATH to Paris flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just take a moment to find your footing in a new city at:
Plan ahead and reap the rewards. Book your ride from BVA three weeks before your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Paris for the best rates.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport's address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the busiest month for flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Paris. To escape the crowds, visit Paris in January.
Lock in a Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Paris plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Paris, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Paris must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Musee d'Orsay.
Explore more of France
You've visited Paris, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel about 386 kilometres southeast to Lyon to tick off its top attractions. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of France, head for Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres southwest of Paris. Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas are the start of reasons to visit.