Flying from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens two hours ahead of Reykjavik.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KEF to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KEF and ATH:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Athens International Airport flight is R 1,629. A round-trip ticket is currently R 3,398. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from KEF to ATH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Athens International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Pick your ideal 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 Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
78% of flights that depart Reykjavik Keflavik Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Reykjavik to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to KEF? If you've booked an early flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Pick up a Athens International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Athens International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Athens in March.
When reserving your flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KEF to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, 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 you on the go. Start with attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.