Paris to Athens Flights

Travel from Paris

Paris is home to two major airports: Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly Airport. Roissy-Charles de Gaulle is located about 15 miles from the city centre and is the busiest, with more than 200,000 passengers moving through the airport every day. Orly Airport, 10 miles south of Paris, is quieter and handles mostly domestic and European flights. At ebookers.com we know that finding the right flights from Paris at the right price can be stressful; that is where we excel, providing all the information, live airfare tracking and booking conveniences to make your flights from Paris to Athens easy and worry-free.

Both Paris airports offer superior amenities. World-class duty-free shops, designer boutiques and all manner of luxury shopping are available on the terminal concourses and a large selection of restaurants, bars and lounges are on offer to suit every palate. Free wireless internet access is also available in select areas of Roissy-Charles de Gaulle.

Transportation for flights Paris is superlative at both Paris airports, with a free shuttle service available between the terminals. A train service is also available with connections to city centre trains. Taxi services visit the airport regularly, and plenty of parking is available for both short term and long term vehicle storage, meaning that travellers who wish to drive themselves to the airport will have somewhere safe to leave their car until they return.

Flying to Athens

As one of the oldest cities in the world, Athens welcomes visitors from around the world to its ancient ruins and beautiful landscapes. Flights into the area land at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. The airport is located about twenty-six miles from downtown Athens and is a main hub for Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines. Plan your next getaway by looking up flights on ebookers.

Transportation from the Airport

There are five car rental agencies located on the arrivals level of the main terminal building for your convenience. Taxi service from the airport to the city of Athens is available at a flat daytime rate of €35 and night-time rate of €50. Four regional bus routes and the KTEL Express service routinely pick up passengers in front of the main terminal. The airport station for Metro rail service is located across the street in the terminal parking area.

Weather in Athens

Athens experiences extremely warm weather in the months of July and August, where the daily high can top 32°C. Make sure to pack swimsuits in order to make the most of the area's beaches and swim clubs. Temperatures cool down in the months of December through March, and you'll want to pack a warm jacket and layer your clothing for temperatures that average in the mid-40s.

Things to Do in Athens

The summer months in Athens are busy as thousands of European tourists take their holiday in the city. Beaches are crowded and air fares will be higher than at other times throughout the year. A good off-season time to visit the area is from April through June, when great deals can be found and the weather is warm enough to enjoy outdoor activities. Visiting historic sites such as the Parthenon and the Acropolis is a must while you are in Athens. Take time for unique experiences that include a visit to the Monastiraki Flea Market or indulge in a fresh fish lunch at the Agora-Athens Central Market. No matter what you decide to do, you'll find an exciting blend of old and new in the ancient city of Athens.