Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Each week, there are five Edinburgh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, go for the 07:05 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 16:35 with easyJet.
Your EDI to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering EDI to ATH flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and ATH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is C$72. A return fare right now is C$177. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from EDI to ATH by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EDI to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights departing from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ATH:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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 drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EDI 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 has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key highlights.