How to travel from Rome to Athens

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Compare flight for Rome to Athens

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €750 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €750, while a flight costs an average of €750.

Distance: 1051 km

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€750

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€144

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8h 30m

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19h 24m

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The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Athens is a flight with an average price of €750.
The fastest way to travel from Rome to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 30m.
Yes, you can take a flight between Rome and Athens.

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from Rome to Athens

How to get from Rome to Athens by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Rome to Athens is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Malta AirFR 1198
    6:15 AM2h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    9:15 AMAthens International Airport
    €191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 1198
    6:15 AM2h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    9:15 AMAthens International Airport
    €191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Aegean AirlinesA3655
    6:30 PM1h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    9:25 PMAthens International Airport
    €871One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Aegean AirlinesA3651
    9:30 AM2h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:30 PMAthens International Airport
    €871One-way
    0 transfers
  • sky expressGQ821
    1:00 PM2h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    4:00 PMAthens International Airport
    €901One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ722
    9:50 PM1h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:45 AMAthens International Airport
    €981One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Athens

Travel to Athens easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Athens.

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You can travel between Rome and Athens by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Athens is a flight with an average price of €750.
The fastest way to travel from Rome to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 30m.
The Rome to Athens distance is approximately 1051 km.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Athens is:
  • Around 75 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Athens as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, Icelandair, Pegasus, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling, Croatia Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, ITA, Egypt Air, British Airways, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Athens by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Athens:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Thira. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

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