Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Valencia Airport (VLC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Valencia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Valencia is one hour behind Athens and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your ATH to VLC flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Valencia Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Valencia — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Valencia Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and VLC:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Pisa International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Valencia Airport (VLC)
Currently, R 1,151 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Valencia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,740. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ATH to VLC by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Valencia Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Valencia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Valencia Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC)
If you're getting in on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Valencia Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near VLC:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Valencia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Click and Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Valencia and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Valencia Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
Valencia Airport to central Valencia has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Valencia Airport (VLC)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Valencia Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Valencia based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Valencia Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Valencia, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to VLC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Valencia, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres west of Valencia. No trip is complete without visiting Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.