ATHCDGEC261 Regulation1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul

ATH

Athens

CDG

Paris

Athens to Paris
Flight Compensation

Athens to Paris — Aegean Airlines' French connection.

ATH–CDG connects Athens with Paris Charles de Gaulle, operated by Aegean Airlines and Air France. EC261 applies with up to €400 compensation.

No Win, No Fee
HCAA (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority)
Last Updated: March 2026

€400

Max compensation (EC261 tier 2)

2,100 km

Route distance

3h 20m

Scheduled flight time

Max Compensation

€400

per passenger · ATH departures

1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul

Average processing: 40 days

⚡ Only 2 years to claim — act fast

Check My ATHCDG Claim

Free check · 2 years limit · No fee unless we win

01Route Intelligence

ATH–CDG is a busy business and tourism route. Average delay 40 minutes.

Our Success Rate

74%

on ATHCDG claims

Average Payout

€368

per passenger

Peak Disruption Periods

June – August

Summer peak

December – January

Holiday peak

Key Legal Nuance on This Route

What Makes ATHCDG Claims Different

EC261 applies. Greek 2-year limitation period.

02Airlines on This Route

Who operates ATHCDG, their delay record, and how they resist claims.

Aegean Airlines logo

Aegean Airlines

A3
A3611, A36132× daily

Avg Delay

40min

Claim Success

74%

How A3 Resists Claims on This Route

Aegean cites CDG congestion — foreseeable on a scheduled route.

03Disruption Causes & Legal Status

What actually causes delays on ATHCDG — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.

CDG Congestion

~35% of delays

Not extraordinary

Paris CDG is one of Europe's busiest airports.

Foreseeable. Claim valid.

04How We Handle ATHCDG Claims

1

You submit your flight details

2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.

2

We verify the ATHCDG specific cause

File with Aegean citing EC261. Act within 2 years.

3

Submission, escalation, and payment

Escalate to HCAA if rejected.

Timeline: 5–9 weeks typical

05EC261 on ATHCDG

EC261 applies because ATH is a EU airport

Your departure airport (ATH, Athens) is in Greece. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (CDG, Paris) is in France does not change the applicable regulation.

Enforcement Body

HCAA (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority)

Claim Time Limit

2 years from flight date

⚡ Shortest in Europe — act now

06Frequently Asked Questions

Real questions from passengers who flew ATHCDG.

Is EC261 compensation available for ATH–CDG delays?

Yes. At 2,100 km, you're entitled to €400 for delays of 3+ hours. File within 2 years.

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No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to HCAA (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority) if needed.

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