Travelling from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Seoul: what you need to know
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9. The city is seven hours ahead of Athens, where Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ATH to Seoul flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from ATH to Seoul with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Athens to ATH takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Seoul? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ATH:
76% of flights departing from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Seoul
RM1,400 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Seoul flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM2,469. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from ATH to Seoul if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Seoul throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Seoul, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ICN:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Seoul Incheon International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from ATH to Seoul.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
The centre of Seoul is located around 16 kilometres from Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Once your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Seoul has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
The journey will take about 35 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near GMP. Settle in and get cosy after your ATH to Seoul flight at one of these well-located options:
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from GMP one week in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
January is the busiest month for flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Seoul. To avoid the crowds, head to Seoul in December.
Book a Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Seoul plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Seoul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Seoul right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Seoul:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Seoul.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
If there's time to check out another corner of South Korea, head for Daegu, roughly 241 kilometres southeast of Seoul. Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park are key highlights.