Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Cairo and Athens are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Choose from 38 weekly Cairo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 04:00 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest flight available. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.
Your CAI to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Athens (and perhaps some other great parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that operates CAI to ATH flights, with 65.66% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAI and ATH:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is R 1,478. A return ticket right now is R 2,805. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CAI to ATH if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from CAI to ATH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
When it comes to Cairo International Airport's on-time performance, 63.38% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Cairo International Airport from central Cairo, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late Cairo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Cairo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CAI 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
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its popular sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
