Alaska Airlines is expanding Seattle’s global reach with two exciting new nonstop routes to Athens and Paris, strengthening its position as Seattle’s largest international carrier.
Starting May 12, 2027, Alaska will launch seasonal nonstop service between Seattle and Athens, Greece, operating three times a week on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The route will be Alaska’s longest-ever flight and the first nonstop Seattle–Athens service announced by an airline, giving travelers across the West Coast easier access to Greece and beyond.
Then, on May 25, 2027, Alaska will begin nonstop service from Seattle to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport five times a week through the fall. Paris is among the most searched international destinations on Alaska’s website.
The new Athens flight will operate as AS196, while Seattle–Paris will operate as AS136. Both routes will feature Alaska’s new long-haul international experience, including lie-flat Business Class Suites, multi-course dining and premium amenities from West Coast brands Filson and Salt & Stone. Atmos Rewards members will also have access to complimentary high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi as the technology continues rolling out across the Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines fleets.
The new services will expand Alaska’s Seattle intercontinental network to seven destinations, joining Iceland, London, Rome, Seoul and Tokyo. The airline plans to add at least five more intercontinental destinations by 2030.
Alaska says the new routes will also create convenient connections between Hawaiʻi and Europe through Seattle, while its oneworld alliance and global partners provide access to hundreds of destinations worldwide.
To celebrate the announcement, introductory roundtrip Main Cabin fares to Athens and Paris start at $999, with the offer available in the U.S. through August 26, subject to terms and conditions.
And there’s another Seattle connection: Alaska is teaming up with Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold for a new campaign celebrating the airline’s expanding global network and its hometown roots.
