Flying from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Venice. Explore your options leaving from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF) when booking your flight from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
2 hours 10 minutes is the average duration of a direct Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Venice. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the most popular route, with 9 direct services each week. Travel from VCE to ATH on Volotea's 7am departure.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Venice to ATH.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
You can book a direct flight from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) leaving from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
You'll have your pick of carriers offering direct flights from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport leaving from VCE. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Aegean Airlines from VCE to ATH.
With a dependable 84.78% of services arriving as scheduled, Aegean Airlines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Venice, VCE can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
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75.29% of flights that leave from Venice Marco Polo Airport land at their destination on time.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
TSF is about 40 kilometres from central Venice. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
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70.17% of flights leaving Treviso Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
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Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 435 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. A return flight starts at R 1,106. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flights from Venice to ATH, book your plane ticket five months before your planned departure.
October is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Athens. August is when most people book flights from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Venice to ATH plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Athens
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Athens right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
Your Athens visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
Larisa is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Athens. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, Kalamaria is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.