Flying from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Strasbourg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Strasbourg and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your SXB to ATH flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Athens (and perhaps some other great parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Strasbourg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this airline.
Aegean Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for SXB to ATH flights is Aegean Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Strasbourg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SXB and ATH include:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, R 870 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Strasbourg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,643. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book nine months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SXB to ATH.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Strasbourg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SXB to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Strasbourg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Of the departures from Strasbourg Airport, 67.13% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Strasbourg Airport from central Strasbourg, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Strasbourg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you're on a late Strasbourg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around 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 about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Strasbourg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to 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 Strasbourg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SXB to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its top attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
