Cologne to Athens flights
Direct and connecting flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Cologne to Athens take?
Flight time from Cologne (CGN) to Athens (ATH) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Cologne to Athens?
Airline availability for CGN to ATH changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Cologne to Athens?
Direct (nonstop) availability on CGN to ATH varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- SRR5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Ryanair5-yr attributed events: 25Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| SRR | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Ryanair | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning CGN → ATH
CGN to ATH is a medium-haul route of 1,953 km (1,214 mi). See the return ATH → CGN route.
Alternative airports near Cologne: Sankt-Augustin (BNJ) — 11 km, Duesseldorf (DUS) — 54 km, Moenchengladbach (MGL) — 60 km.
Alternative airports near Athens: Athens (HEW) — 20 km, Porto Heli (PKH) — 100 km, Syros Island (JSY) — 105 km.