Flying from Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour behind Sulaymaniyah.
To ensure you get on your ISU to ATH flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ISU and ATH include:
Queen Alia International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, R 5,349 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,402. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ISU to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ISU to ATH.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
When it comes to Sulaimaniyah International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.52% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Sulaymaniyah to Sulaimaniyah International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Check out Grand Millennium Sulaimani. Catch some z's here before heading to ISU.
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in 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. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Sulaimaniyah International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ISU to ATH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
