Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens eight hours behind Cairns.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CNS to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, R 13,681 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 24,123. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CNS to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Cairns Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
71.55% of flights taking off from Cairns Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Cairns Airport from central Cairns, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CNS:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cairns Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Follow your own route with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairns Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Cairns Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNS to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
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, well-known attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.
