Traveling from Demokritos Airport (AXD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
A direct flight from Demokritos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport takes on average 1 hour 7 minutes. Athens's timezone is UTC+2 — identical to Alexandroupolis Dimokritos.
Choose from 276 weekly flights from Demokritos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The 06:00 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest flight out between AXD and ATH. Sky Express operates the last service of the day at 22:15 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Traveling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Traveling to Athens (and then exploring more of Greece!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline runs direct flights from Demokritos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
If you'd like to visit another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Demokritos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Heraklion Airport is a well-known stop between AXD and ATH.
You don't need your passport or a visa for travel within Greece. You will need a valid proof of identity though, like an ID card or driver's license. Put them on your packing list once you've booked your cheap ticket from AXD to ATH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Demokritos Airport (AXD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Demokritos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is C$35. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$115. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap flight tickets from AXD to ATH by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Demokritos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Demokritos Airport (AXD)
Demokritos Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Alexandroupolis Dimokritos. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 12 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near AXD? If you're catching an early flight from Demokritos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Demokritos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling on public transport typically takes 59 minutes.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Demokritos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Demokritos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AXD to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
More about Athens
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Athens right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from AXD to ATH:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are attractions you won't want to skip in Athens.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Athens vacation.

