Flying from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Rijeka.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your RJK to ATH flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rijeka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RJK and ATH:
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 1,794 is currently the best price for a one-way Rijeka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,755. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RJK to ATH if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Rijeka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Rijeka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Rijeka Airport (RJK)
88.24% of flights leaving Rijeka Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from RJK.
To get to Rijeka Airport from central Rijeka, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RJK? If you're catching an early flight from Rijeka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rijeka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead.
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 by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Rijeka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Rijeka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RJK to ATH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its popular sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
