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Among airlines operating Copenhagen to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Norwegian: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Scandinavian Airlines: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Copenhagen and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Scandinavian Airlines
• Aegean Airlines
• Norwegian

Flights from Copenhagen to Athens usually depart from Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Norwegian: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Scandinavian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Copenhagen to Athens.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $220 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with $454 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Scandinavian Airlines and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Copenhagen to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 10% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Copenhagen to Athens route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $425 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $461, a difference of $36. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Copenhagen to Athens route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Copenhagen to Athens flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Syntagma Square, Ermou Street, and Acropolis. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Copenhagen to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 09:15
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 23:35.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of $443. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Copenhagen to Athens takes 3h 15m, covering 3,441 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Copenhagen to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $197, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Scandinavian Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Norwegian has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Copenhagen to Athens flights are:

• Scandinavian Airlines: 91% on time
• Norwegian: 78% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Riga Intl (RIX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 32m, compared to 5h 36m via Sofia (SOF) and 5h 55m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Copenhagen (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Centauro
· Record go
· Europcar
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Alamo

Return flights from Copenhagen to Athens range from $328 to $591, with an average of $443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.