Flying from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Vienna and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from VIE to ATH start from 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last departure is at 22:05 with Austrian. In total, you can take your pick of 86 weekly Vienna International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your VIE to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Vienna International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. When you're ready to start your Athens adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Greece:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating VIE to ATH flights is Austrian. Its services land without delay 75.26% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, ج.م. 1,245 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vienna International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 2,491. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from VIE to ATH.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Of all flights leaving Vienna International Airport, 78.59% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Vienna to Vienna International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near VIE. Whether you're taking an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ATH if you're on a late Vienna International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Vienna International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Vienna International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from VIE to ATH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
