Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Edinburgh is two hours behind Athens and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of five weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
To ensure you catch your ATH to EDI flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to discovering Edinburgh (and perhaps some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Edinburgh Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Aegean Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ATH and EDI:
Stansted Airport
Brussels Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Right now, C$81 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$187. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from ATH to EDI, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that depart Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EDI if you're taking a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and see more of Edinburgh and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Edinburgh has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Edinburgh in January.
When reserving your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to EDI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're looking to explore another side of United Kingdom, head for Glasgow, roughly 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are highlights.