Flying from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens three hours 30 minutes behind Varanasi.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your VNS to ATH flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, $632 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,067. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from VNS to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from VNS to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Of all flights departing from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 55.22% land on time at their destination.
Central Varanasi to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near VNS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
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 reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from VNS to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in 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.
