Travelling from Taipei to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Taipei to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's main airports.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours behind Taipei.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Taipei to ATH. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
TPE is around 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to ATH flight:
Taipei Songshan Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 91.15% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Taipei to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, central Athens is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, $447 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $923. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Taipei to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Affordable Taipei to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Plan your visit to Athens in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your Taipei to ATH flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Taipei to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC.
More about Athens
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Athens right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Taipei to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are must-visits when exploring Athens.
Explore more of Greece
Larisa is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Athens. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Greece, consider Kalamaria, about 306 kilometres north of Athens. Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park are among its highlights.