Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ): what you need to know
Palanga's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Athens.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ATH to PLQ flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Palanga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between ATH and PLQ:
Stansted Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Palanga International Airport flight is C$194. A return fare right now is C$457. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to PLQ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Palanga International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ATH to PLQ.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Palanga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights complete their journey on time.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Palanga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
If you're coming in on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Palanga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near PLQ:
Grab a Palanga International Airport rental car and discover Palanga and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Toprent and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Palanga International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to central Palanga
From Palanga International Airport, Palanga is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Palanga International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Palanga. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Palanga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Palanga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to PLQ in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Lithuania
Palanga is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Lithuania waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres south-east of Palanga, a visit to Vilnius will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Gediminas Tower, Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius Cathedral Basilica of Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Lithuania, consider Kaunas, roughly 209 kilometres south-east of Palanga. Kaunas Castle, Old Town Kaunas and Pazaislis Monastery are the start of reasons to visit.
