Flying from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Palanga and Athens are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PLQ 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.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Palanga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PLQ and ATH include:
Copenhagen Airport
Riga International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, R 1,511 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Palanga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,476. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PLQ to ATH, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Palanga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PLQ to ATH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Palanga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
80.07% of flights departing from Palanga International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of PLQ.
To get to Palanga International Airport from central Palanga, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PLQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Palanga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel close to ATH if you're on a late Palanga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you 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 vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Palanga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Palanga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PLQ to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its popular sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
