Travelling from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Paris Orly Airport to Athens International Airport.
Athens is one hour ahead of Paris and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are 23 Paris Orly Airport to Athens International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, go for the 06:00 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:50 with Transavia France.
Your ORY to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Transavia France is your gateway to exploring Athens (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Paris Orly Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Transavia France.
EasyJet ranks as the top on-time carrier for ORY to ATH flights, with 82.61% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Paris Orly Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ORY and ATH include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Budapest Airport
Nice Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, $78 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Paris Orly Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $168. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORY to ATH.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Athens International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ORY to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Paris Orly Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY's address is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Orly Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from ORY arrive at their destination without delay.
Paris Orly Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ORY. Whether you're taking an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late Paris Orly Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Paris Orly Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Paris Orly Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ORY to ATH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among its highlights.