Travelling from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Valencia Airport to Athens International Airport is 3 hours.
Athens is one hour ahead of Valencia and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your VLC to ATH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Valencia Airport to Athens International Airport.
Aegean Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Valencia Airport to Athens International Airport flight is R 714. A return plane ticket is currently R 1,785. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from VLC to ATH.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Valencia Airport to Athens International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from VLC to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Valencia Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Valencia Airport (VLC)
Valencia Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from VLC make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Central Valencia to Valencia Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near VLC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Valencia Airport to Athens International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Valencia Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Valencia Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Valencia Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to visit 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). Search for cheap tickets from VLC to ATH around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you want to check out another major stop in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key reasons to visit.
