Flying from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is one hour ahead of Abuja and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ABV to ATH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ABV and ATH:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, R 8,767 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 13,462. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ABV to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ABV to ATH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
64.23% of flights that leave from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Abuja to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Have an early flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Stay at a hotel near ABV, like Peace Media Hotels. Abi's Place will also put you moments from the check-in counter.
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you have a late Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ABV to ATH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
