Flying from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Cagliari.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CAG to ATH flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Volotea offers direct flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Volotea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CAG and ATH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Malta International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
RM185 is the best price for a one-way Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start at RM422. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from CAG to ATH by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Cagliari Elmas Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from CAG make it to their destination as scheduled 80.13% of the time.
To reach Cagliari Elmas Airport from central Cagliari, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CAG? If you're catching an early flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly 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 top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAG to ATH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.