Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary is eight hours behind Athens and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your ATH to YYC flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Calgary International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between ATH and YYC include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
C$502 is currently the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$929. These fares can change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ATH to YYC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from ATH to YYC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, data shows 77.19% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YYC if you're taking a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Calgary International Airport rental car and explore Calgary and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Calgary International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to central Calgary has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Calgary. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to YYC in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Canada, consider Kelowna, roughly 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop are key highlights.