Travelling from Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's main terminals.
Athens is nine hours ahead of Vancouver. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Vancouver to ATH. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
71.77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Vancouver to ATH flight? Kick back in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your vacation officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near ATH and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Central Athens is around 40 kilometres from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
C$307 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. A return flight starts at C$752. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to ATH if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
February is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Vancouver to ATH flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Athens
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Athens:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are essential stops on your Athens itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Larisa is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Kalamaria is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 306 kilometres north of Athens. No journey is complete without experiencing Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.