ATH
Athens
Greece
1,528 km
949 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
1,528 km
949 mi / 825 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
311°
northwest

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ATH LUG
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code ATH LUG
ICAO Code LGAV LSZA
City Athens Lugano
Country Greece Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Zurich
Elevation 308 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 46.000000, 8.910000

Athens (ATH) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 1,528 kilometers (949 miles / 825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:44 in Athens, it's 16:44 in Lugano.

The return flight from Lugano (LUG) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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