Best Airports for a Mediterranean Cruise: Barcelona, Rome, Athens, Venice
Which airport to fly into for a Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Athens or "Venice" — transfer times, costs and the traps.
Nonstop from Nice Côte d'Azur to Athens International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
958 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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About 2h 30m gate to gate for the 1,542 km (958 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Aegean Airlines and easyJet, with about 1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).