Travelling from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is six hours ahead of Columbia and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CAE to ATH flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CAE and ATH:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
C$661 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$909. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CAE to ATH if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
Of all flights departing from Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 79.08% land on time at their destination.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Columbia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CAE? If you're boarding an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Athens in January.
When booking your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CAE to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
