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.
€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
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 ATH–CDG 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 ATH–CDG Claims Different
EC261 applies. Greek 2-year limitation period.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates ATH–CDG, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Aegean Airlines
A3Avg 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 ATH–CDG — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
CDG Congestion
~35% of delays
Paris CDG is one of Europe's busiest airports.
Foreseeable. Claim valid.
04How We Handle ATH–CDG Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the ATH–CDG specific cause
File with Aegean citing EC261. Act within 2 years.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to HCAA if rejected.
05EC261 on ATH–CDG
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 ATH–CDG.
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.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your ATH → CDG Claim
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.