Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Samos Airport (SMI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Samos Airport is 1 hour.
Athens and Samos share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Every week, there are 27 Athens International Airport to Samos Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, select the 06:20 Aegean Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 18:05 with Aegean Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your ATH to SMI flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Athens International Airport to Samos Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Samos — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for ATH to SMI flights, with 87.64% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Samos Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ATH and SMI include:
Thessaloniki Airport
Mytilene Airport
Chios Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Samos Airport (SMI)
At the moment, R 1,097 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Samos Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,753. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to SMI by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Samos Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Landing cheap flights from ATH to SMI is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Athens International Airport to Samos Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights leaving from Athens International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Athens International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Samos Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Samos Airport (SMI)
After your Athens International Airport to Samos Airport flight has landed, unwind and relax at a hotel close by. Mary's Cosy Apartments is a great option within easy reach of SMI.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Samos Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Exer Rent A Car, Alamo or Green Motion and see more of Samos and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Samos Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Samos Airport (SMI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Samos Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Samos in March.
Lock in your flight from Athens International Airport to Samos Airport for August if you'd like to explore Samos during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to SMI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Samos is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Samos, a trip to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Greece, head for Thessaloniki, about 467 kilometres north-west of Samos. Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue are key reasons to visit.

