Flying from Kelowna Airport (YLW) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens ten hours ahead of Kelowna.
To ensure you catch your YLW to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna Airport (YLW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, R 6,140 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kelowna Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,641. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from YLW to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Kelowna Airport to Athens International Airport.
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Handy information about Kelowna Airport (YLW)
69% of flights departing from Kelowna Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Kelowna Airport from central Kelowna, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YLW? If you're catching an early flight from Kelowna Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late Kelowna Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and venture far and wide through Athens and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kelowna Airport to Athens International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Athens in March.
Book your flight from Kelowna 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).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YLW to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without experiencing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
