Travelling from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1. The city is one hour behind Athens, where Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most traveled route. When booking your flight, you can pick from 43 services each week between ATH and FRA.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your ATH to Frankfurt flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can book a direct Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt ticket. Start your journey at ATH and touch down at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
You'll find a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt, such as:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from ATH to Frankfurt. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular options:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Athens, ATH can be reached in about 35 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near ATH. Whether you have an early flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of all flights departing 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 Frankfurt
The best price we've found for a one-way Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt flight is ₹ 4,853. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 11,873. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from ATH to Frankfurt, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an epic deal on Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
It takes around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from ATH to Frankfurt can help you get the best possible rate.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. Once you've disembarked your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can check in after your ATH to Frankfurt flight:
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from HHN four weeks in advance often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
September is the busiest month for flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Frankfurt in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Frankfurt right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt:
Bildungsstatte Anne Frank and Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt are just two of the big attractions to add to your Frankfurt itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Main Tower.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres northeast of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

