Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Glasgow is two hours behind Athens and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ATH to GLA flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ATH and GLA:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
R 1,339 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,679. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from ATH to GLA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Glasgow International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ATH to GLA.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Glasgow International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to ATH:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Book a hotel close to GLA if you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and venture far and wide through Glasgow and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Glasgow. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Glasgow International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to GLA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Edinburgh is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. No journey is complete without experiencing Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.