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Flights from Reykjavik to Athens
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Athens. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or London, about 7h 13m door to door (72 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 13m
Reykjavik to Athens at a glance
Fastest journey7h 13mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or London
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Athens
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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REK Frankfurt (FRA) ATH
Leg 1: Icelandair, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Sky Express (Greece)
Mon00:30 REK05:36 FRA1h 39m connection07:15 FRA10:43 ATHLufthansa
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REK London (LHR) ATH
Leg 1: British Airways, Icelandair · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, British Airways
Mon11:00 REK14:42 LHR2h 03m connection16:45 LHR22:05 ATHBritish Airways + Aegean Airlines
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REK Copenhagen (CPH) ATH
Leg 1: Air China, Icelandair, SAS · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS
Mon01:00 REK05:47 CPH2h 58m connection08:45 CPH12:47 ATHIcelandair + SAS
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REK Milan (MXP) ATH
Leg 1: easyJet, Icelandair, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Sky Express (Greece)
Thu09:15 REK14:56 MXP3h 19m connection18:15 MXP21:19 ATHIcelandair + Ryanair
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REK Vienna (VIE) ATH
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air Mediterranean, Austrian Airlines
Sun00:15 REK05:59 VIE3h 46m connection09:45 VIE12:40 ATHAustrian Airlines
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REK Warsaw (WAW) ATH
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
Mon02:00 REK07:30 WAW4h 15m connection11:45 WAW15:07 ATHLOT Polish Airlines + Sky Express (Greece)
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,163 km2,585 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 13mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hAthens vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Athens
- EUR
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → ATH
Flights from Reykjavik to Athens: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, London and Copenhagen. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Reykjavik to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,163 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Athens?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR), Copenhagen (CPH) and Milan (MXP). Icelandair flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Athens?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Athens?
Athens is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavik.
