Flying from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens five hours ahead of Salvador.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SSA to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is a top stopover on the SSA to ATH route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, R 7,930 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 16,032. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SSA to ATH if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
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Handy information about Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.87% of flights that depart SSA arrive at their destination on time.
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Salvador. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near SSA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you're on a late Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SSA to ATH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.