Flying from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Salzburg.
Your SZG to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Salzburg Airport to Athens International Airport flight is R 1,095. A return plane ticket is currently R 3,097. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from SZG to ATH, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Salzburg Airport to Athens International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Salzburg Airport (SZG)
Salzburg Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SZG arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
To get to Salzburg Airport from central Salzburg, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SZG? If you're catching an early flight from Salzburg Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ATH if you have a late Salzburg Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Salzburg Airport to Athens International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Athens in March.
Lock in your flight from Salzburg Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SZG to ATH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its leading sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in 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 among the biggest draws.