Flying from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Skopje International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Skopje.
Flights from SKP to ATH start at 04:00 — the first with Aegean Airlines. The last departure is at 04:45 with Aegean Airlines. Overall, you can choose from six weekly Skopje International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your SKP to ATH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Skopje International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
Aegean Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Aegean Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for SKP to ATH flights, with 85.71% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Skopje International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SKP and ATH:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Franjo Tudman Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Skopje International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is R 869. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 2,712. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from SKP to ATH, book your trip ten months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Skopje International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SKP to ATH.
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Handy information about Skopje International Airport (SKP)
85.19% of flights leaving Skopje International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of SKP.
Central Skopje to Skopje International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Skopje International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SKP:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Skopje International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Explore without limits 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, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance.
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.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Skopje International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Skopje International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SKP to ATH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If there's time to check out another corner of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.
