Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is nine hours behind Sydney and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your SYD to ATH flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SYD and ATH include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 4,849 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 10,584. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SYD to ATH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SYD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead.
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 if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.