Travelling from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Vilnius Airport to Athens International Airport.
Vilnius and Athens are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from three weekly Vilnius Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 03:00 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 18:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your VNO to ATH flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ryanair has direct flights from Vilnius Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for VNO to ATH flights is Ryanair.
Handy information about Vilnius Airport (VNO)
Of the flights that depart from Vilnius Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Vilnius Airport from central Vilnius, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near VNO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vilnius Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Vilnius Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near ATH:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Vilnius Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Vilnius Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from VNO to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
