Flying from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Larnaca International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Larnaca and Athens are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
You can choose from 139 weekly Larnaca International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 04:00 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest you can take. Sky Express operates the latest service of the day at 21:40.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LCA to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are direct flights from Larnaca International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, so getting to Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a cinch. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering LCA to ATH flights. A dependable 88.64% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Larnaca International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LCA and ATH include:
Heraklion Airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
RM116 is currently the best price for a one-way Larnaca International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM240. These fares may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from LCA to ATH, book your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Larnaca International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LCA to ATH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Larnaca International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
Of the departures from Larnaca International Airport, 78.93% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Larnaca International Airport from central Larnaca, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near LCA? If you're catching an early flight from Larnaca International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Larnaca International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance.
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 drive to the centre.
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 Larnaca International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Athens in January.
Book your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LCA to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.