Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Toronto: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Toronto and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 38 minutes.
Toronto is 6 hours behind Athens, where Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located. Toronto operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
With 9 weekly flights between the two airports, Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most popular route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 09:00. If you're eager to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from ATH to YYZ is with Air Transat at 14:20.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from ATH to Toronto. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Toronto are available for booking. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) will be where your journey ends.
Take to the skies with Air Canada. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Toronto.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from ATH to Toronto, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When travelling to Canada for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you have a passport from Greece. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Toronto.
ATH is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 37 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 59 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Toronto? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ATH:
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Toronto
C$423 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Toronto. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$667. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to Toronto, reserve your trip 9 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Toronto is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
It'll take around 49 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Toronto, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near YYZ:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
The centre of Toronto is around 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). As soon as your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Toronto has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 39 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near YTZ. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from ATH to Toronto at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Toronto
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Toronto while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Toronto, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Toronto in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from ATH to Toronto in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 1ºC.
More about Toronto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Toronto right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Toronto:
CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Toronto to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
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