Travelling from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is two hours ahead of Glasgow and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GLA to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Glasgow Intl Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between GLA and ATH include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Intl Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $107. A round-trip ticket right now is $284. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GLA to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Athens International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from GLA to ATH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Intl Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from GLA arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Glasgow Intl Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near GLA? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Glasgow Intl Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GLA to ATH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.