Flying from Granada Airport (GRX) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is one hour ahead of Granada and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your GRX to ATH flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Granada Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between GRX and ATH:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Granada Airport (GRX) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Granada Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $148. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $301. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from GRX to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Granada Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Granada Airport (GRX)
86.9% of flights leaving Granada Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from GRX.
Central Granada to Granada Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Granada Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to GRX:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel close to ATH if you're taking a late Granada Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Granada Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Granada 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. Search for cheap tickets from GRX to ATH around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its must-visit sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.