Flying from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is two hours ahead of Belfast and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your BFS to ATH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BFS and ATH:
Edinburgh Airport
Geneve Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, $104 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $219. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BFS to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Belfast International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BFS to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Belfast International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
67.55% of flights leaving from Belfast International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Belfast International Airport from central Belfast, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Booked an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BFS:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Belfast International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
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Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Belfast International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Belfast International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BFS to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its leading sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key highlights.