Flying from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Valencia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 3 hours.
Athens is one hour ahead of Valencia and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your VLC to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Valencia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
C$77 is the best price for a one-way Valencia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$187. These prices can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from VLC to ATH, book your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Valencia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Valencia Airport (VLC)
Of the flights that depart from Valencia Airport, 78.56% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Valencia to Valencia Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Valencia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near VLC:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Valencia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle 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 get to 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 Valencia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Valencia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from VLC to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.