Travelling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Oakland.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OAK to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to discover another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a popular stop between OAK and ATH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is R 6,744. A return fare is currently R 16,543. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OAK to ATH if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
83.61% of flights departing from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of OAK.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Oakland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near OAK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
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 reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OAK to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
