Traveling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Samos Airport (SMI): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 56 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samos Airport. Samos and Athens are in the same timezone — UTC+2.
Each week, there are 32 flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samos Airport. To get going as soon as possible, take the 06:20 Aegean Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from ATH to SMI is 19:40 with Aegean Airlines.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Visiting Samos (and then exploring more of Greece!) is straightforward with Sky Express. This popular carrier has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samos Airport.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samos Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between ATH and SMI include:
Mytilene International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Chios Airport
For a domestic flight within Greece, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identity document, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from ATH to SMI, check your ID is up to date before you travel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Samos Airport (SMI)
C$67 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samos Airport. Return flights start from C$122. These prices can change based on demand.
To secure cheap flight tickets from ATH to SMI, book your trip 3 months ahead of your planned departure.
November is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samos Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Located around 40 kilometres from the center of Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport can be reached in about 37 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 59 minutes.
Want an easy way to start to your trip? Stay near ATH. Whether you're on an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samos Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Samos Airport (SMI)
If you have a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samos Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SMI:
Getting from Samos Airport (SMI) to central Samos
Samos Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Samos. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
When to fly to Samos Airport (SMI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samos Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Samos in April.
The warmest month in Samos is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samos Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to SMI in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 15ºC then.
More about Samos
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Samos right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from ATH to SMI:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Archaeological Site at Heraion of Samos, Tunnel of Eupalinos, North Entrance and Metamorphosis Church are leading attractions which should be on every Samos itinerary.
Complete your Samos trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Samos Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Samos.