Travelling from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Baghdad.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your BGW to ATH flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BGW and ATH:
Queen Alia International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 1,731 is the best price for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,744. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from BGW to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Baghdad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Of all flights departing from Baghdad International Airport, 72.91% land on time at their destination.
Baghdad International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Baghdad. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BGW:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Baghdad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International 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 accommodation options near ATH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and venture far and wide through Athens and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
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 travel dates for your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BGW to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another standout destination 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.
