Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is one hour behind Madinah and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MED to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before 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 your options for tickets from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between MED and ATH include:
Cairo International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$337 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $715. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MED to ATH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MED to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Of all flights departing from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, 77.98% land on time at their destination.
Central Madinah to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to MED:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you're taking a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on 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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MED to ATH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If there's time to check out 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 reasons to visit.