Travelling from Sarasota Airport (SRQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is seven hours ahead of Sarasota and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SRQ to ATH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sarasota Airport to Athens International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SRQ and ATH:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Sarasota Airport (SRQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
R 5,532 is currently the best price for a one-way Sarasota Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 14,064. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SRQ to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Sarasota Airport to Athens International Airport.
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Handy information about Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
You'll find SRQ at 6000 Airport Circle.
Sarasota Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SRQ arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To reach Sarasota Airport from central Sarasota, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SRQ? If you're catching an early flight from Sarasota Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ATH if you're taking a late Sarasota Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Sarasota Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Sarasota Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SRQ to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If there's time to check out another corner of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are highlights.
