Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens International Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome.
Each week, there are 53 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:20 with Aegean Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FCO to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Athens (and then other corners of Greece) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to fly with ITA Airways on this route.
ITA Airways ranks as the leading on-time carrier for FCO to ATH flights, with 81.22% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FCO and ATH:
Palermo Airport
Olbia Airport
Split Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens International Airport flight is Rs4,843. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs15,713. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FCO to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FCO to ATH.
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Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of the departures from Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Rome Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near FCO. Whether you have an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FCO to ATH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key reasons to visit.



























