Flying from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of San Juan.
Your SJU to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SJU and ATH:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $572. A return ticket is currently $1,243. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SJU to ATH, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, 73.65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SJU:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Hit the road running 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.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SJU to ATH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.