Travelling from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.
Athens is two hours ahead of Reykjavik and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your KEF to ATH flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
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We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Keflavik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between KEF and ATH include:
Brussels Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, R 1,452 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,877. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KEF to ATH.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from KEF to ATH.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Keflavik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
When it comes to Keflavik International Airport's on-time performance, 66.96% of flights complete their journey on time.
Keflavik International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near KEF. Whether you're taking an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Keflavik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Follow your own route with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and venture far and wide through Athens and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KEF to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.