Cheap flights from Rome to Athens (FCO–ATH)

FCORome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
Italy
ATHAthens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Greece

Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways and Sky Express (Greece) fly Rome to Athens (FCO–ATH) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,090 km (674 mi).

From
FCO
Rome
To
ATH
Athens
Nonstop
Yes · 3 airlines
Airlines
A3 · AZ · GQ
Cheapest fare found
€26 one-way
Distance
1,090 km (674 mi)
Time difference
Athens 1 hour ahead
Most flights
ITA Airways
Time in the air
1h 30m · 1h 36m back
On time (Touchdown Index)
77.7%
Flights a week
A3 ~13 · AZ ~19 · GQ ~6
Aircraft seen
Airbus A321neo · Airbus A320neo · Boeing 737-800

Network data imported from airport and airline sources:· How we verify

Rome to Athens fares by month

Cheapest one-way fare found: €26 for October 2026 on Ryanair, nonstop. Nonstop from €26.

  1. Oct ’26€26
  2. Nov ’26€27
  3. Dec ’26€34
  4. Jan ’27€55
  5. Feb ’27€55
  6. Mar ’27€73
  7. Apr ’27€53
  8. May ’27€60
  9. Jun ’27€63
  10. Jul ’27€80
  11. Aug ’27€73

Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.

When to fly FCO–ATH

For Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to Athens (ATH), October 2026 had the lowest fare found (€26). Days in Athens average 18–28 °C in April, May, October and November. Set your watch 1 hour forward on landing at ATH.

Rome to Athens: frequently asked questions

Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.

How much is a flight from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to Athens (ATH)?

From €26 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on Ryanair, nonstop; nonstop from €26 (found 11 October 2026).

How long is the FCO–ATH flight?

1h 30m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 111 tracked flights; ATH–FCO took 1h 36m.

Which airlines fly FCO–ATH direct?

Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways and Sky Express (Greece).

What is the cheapest month to fly FCO–ATH?

October 2026, at €26; the dearest month found was €80.

What is the time difference between Rome and Athens?

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Rome: a FCO departure at noon is 13:00 local time in ATH.

Is FCO–ATH usually on time?

77.7% of 323 FCO–ATH flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 5.3% were over an hour late.

How many FCO–ATH flights a week?

Aegean Airlines 13, ITA Airways 19 and Sky Express (Greece) 6 each way.

What aircraft fly FCO–ATH?

Airbus A321neo, Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737-800.

Athens to Rome: the return flight (ATH–FCO)

All 3 airlines also fly ATH–FCO nonstop.

The return takes 1h 36m in the air (median of 235 tracked flights).

Airlines flying FCO–ATH nonstop

AirlineUsually takes off (FCO time)TypeAlliance
Aegean Airlines A310:09–23:34full-serviceStar Alliance
ITA Airways AZ08:35–22:31full-serviceStar Alliance
Sky Express (Greece) GQ13:28–14:22full-service—

One-stop alternatives to flying FCO–ATH nonstop

One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.

  • Via Tirana (TIA) with Wizz Air: 1,150 km (716 mi) flown, 6% further than nonstop.
  • Via Thessaloniki (SKG) with Aegean Airlines: 1,210 km (750 mi) flown, 11% further than nonstop.
  • Via Dubrovnik (DBV) with Croatia Airlines: 1,210 km (750 mi) flown, 11% further than nonstop.
  • Via Split (SPU) with Croatia Airlines: 1,280 km (794 mi) flown, 18% further than nonstop.
  • Via Sofia (SOF) with Bulgaria Air: 1,450 km (904 mi) flown, 34% further than nonstop.

FCO–ATH route map

Great-circle distance 1,090 km (674 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

More from Rome and Athens

Other arrivals in Greece

Also nonstop from FCO, nearest to ATH first (straight-line distance):

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Plan your arrival at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

Departure

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Fiumicino (FCO), Rome. In our data, 96 airlines fly nonstop from FCO to 214 destinations.

View FCO airport guide →

Arrival

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

3 ways into Athens, fastest from 35 min:

  • Metro Line 3 40–45 min · €10
  • Express bus X95 1h–1h 30m · €5.50
  • Taxi (flat fare) 35–50 min · €50–65
Full ATH transport guide →

Weather in Athens vs Rome

Athens is warmer than Rome in 9 months and cooler in 0; the biggest gap is in June (32°C against 30°C). In October it averages 24°C in Athens and 23°C in Rome.

Average daily high and low temperature in Athens, °C
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Athens13°14°17°21°27°32°34°34°30°24°19°14°
Rome13°14°17°20°25°30°33°33°28°23°17°13°

Average daily highs. Climate normals from Athens and Rome (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.

Onward from Athens

Places you can't fly to nonstop from FCO, but can from ATH — for a stopover or a second leg.

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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.

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