Travelling from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of St John's.
To ensure you get on your YYT to ATH flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, RM3,431 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM3,034. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YYT to ATH if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from St. John's International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about St. John's International Airport (YYT)
When it comes to St. John's International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 62.67% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
St. John's International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central St John's. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to YYT:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late St. John's International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
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 get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from St. John's International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from St. John's International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YYT to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.