Flying from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Geneva Airport to Athens International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Geneva and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Geneva Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 21:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your GVA to ATH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Geneva Airport to Athens International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Athens (and then other corners of Greece) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
EasyJet stands out as the most punctual carrier for GVA to ATH flights, with 81.63% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Geneva Airport to Athens International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between GVA and ATH:
Munich Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Corfu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, $82 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Geneva Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $150. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book four months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GVA to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Geneva Airport to Athens International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Landing cheap flights from GVA to ATH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Geneva Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Geneva Airport (GVA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Geneva Airport, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Geneva to Geneva Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near GVA? If you're catching an early flight from Geneva Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Geneva Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Geneva Airport to Athens International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Geneva Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GVA to ATH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its top attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among the biggest draws.