Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, making Birmingham two hours behind Athens.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ATH to BHX flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Birmingham (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Jet2. This popular carrier has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Jet2 on this route.
Among carriers operating ATH to BHX flights, Jet2 has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and BHX:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight is C$108. A round-trip plane ticket right now is C$249. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to BHX by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ATH to BHX.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights leaving Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% land on time at their destination.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Consider booking a hotel near BHX if you're on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and find adventure across Birmingham and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Birmingham. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Birmingham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to BHX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you want to check out another side of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.