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

• Earliest: departs at 07:05 and lands at 10:16
• Latest: departs at 16:50 and lands at 20:01.

The flight takes about 3h 11m.

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

A direct flight from Copenhagen to Athens takes 3h 11m, 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.

Return flights from Copenhagen to Athens range from $336 to $598, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $450 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $215 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with $460 for direct.

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: 90% on time
• Norwegian: 82% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 77% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$142 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Copenhagen to Athens flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Copenhagen to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $179, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 23% 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) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Copenhagen to Athens. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $432 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $469, a difference of $37.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Scandinavian Airlines
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Riga Intl (RIX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 23m, compared to 5h 58m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 6h 04m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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.

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

Among airlines operating Copenhagen to Athens flights:

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

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

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

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