Travelling from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Prague.
Each week, there are 13 Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, select the 06:10 Eurowings flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:40 with Aegean Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PRG to ATH flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. When you're ready to start your Athens adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Greece:
Most passengers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PRG to ATH flights, with 66.67% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PRG and ATH include:
Vienna International Airport
Santorini International Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, R 971 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,525. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from PRG to ATH by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Of the departures from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, 69.89% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PRG? If you're catching an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ATH if you have a late Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead.
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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PRG to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its must-visit sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.