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Flights from Tokyo to Athens
There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Athens. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Paris, about 17h 15m door to door (68 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 15m
Tokyo to Athens at a glance
Fastest journey17h 15mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Paris
Best ways to fly from Tokyo 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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TYO Frankfurt (FRA) ATH
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Sky Express (Greece)
Tue12:00 TYO18:40 FRA1h 05m connection19:45 FRA23:15 ATHLufthansa + Aegean Airlines
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TYO Paris (CDG) ATH
Leg 1: Air France, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air France, Sky Express (Greece)
Thu09:00 TYO15:52 CDG1h 08m connection17:00 CDG20:48 ATHAir France
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TYO Vienna (VIE) ATH
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air Mediterranean, Austrian Airlines
Wed11:30 TYO18:16 VIE2h 29m connection20:45 VIE23:40 ATHAustrian Airlines
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TYO Munich (MUC) ATH
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Sky Express (Greece)
Tue09:45 TYO16:39 MUC2h 06m connection18:45 MUC22:00 ATHLufthansa + Aegean Airlines
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TYO London (LHR) ATH
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, British Airways
Tue10:00 TYO15:57 LHR1h 03m connection17:00 LHR22:20 ATHAll Nippon Airways + Aegean Airlines
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TYO Amsterdam (AMS) ATH
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, KLM, Sky Express (Greece)
Sat12:30 TYO18:48 AMS2h 27m connection21:15 AMS01:11 ATHKLM
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
- 9,504 km5,902 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 15mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -7hAthens vs Tokyo
- Currency in Athens
- EUR
- Airports
- NRT, HND → ATH
Flights from Tokyo to Athens: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Paris and Vienna. 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 Tokyo to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,504 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Athens?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), Vienna (VIE) and Munich (MUC). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Athens?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Athens?
Athens is 7 hours behind Tokyo.





