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

• Earliest: departs at 06:35 and lands at 09:48
• Latest: departs at 21:10 and lands at 00:23.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

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

A direct flight from Amsterdam to Athens takes 3h 13m, covering 3,508 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 Amsterdam to Athens range from €241 to €376, with an average of €297 over the past 12 months. Anything below €241 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the €297 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €218 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with €301 for direct.

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

• Aegean Airlines: 79% on time
• Transavia: 71% on time
• KLM: 69% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 71% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €25–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to Athens flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Night flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €124, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €2 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Amsterdam to Athens usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Amsterdam to Athens route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Amsterdam to Athens. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €274 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €322, a difference of €48.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Amsterdam and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• KLM
• Sky Express
• Aegean Airlines
• Transavia

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 42m, compared to 5h 51m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 6h 09m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam (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 Acropolis, Victoria Square, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Amsterdam to Athens flights:

• KLM: 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:

• Transavia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sky Express: 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.