Travelling from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
9 hours 5 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Athens is six hours ahead of Montreal. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from 6 direct services a week between Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). This is the busiest route, with Air Transat offering a 5:20pm departure from YUL to ATH.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to ATH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Get there in one go from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Nonstop flights from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with Air Canada. This well-known airline operates departures from YUL.
Air Canada is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from YUL to ATH.
Air Canada is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 100.0% of its services landing on schedule.
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, data shows 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Montreal to ATH flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to St. Hubert Airport:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Central Athens is around 40 kilometres from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 4,760 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Return flights start from R 8,664. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
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The best month for landing cheap Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Visit Athens in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Montreal to ATH plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
After booking your flight from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Athens:
Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Athens must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Athens, a visit to Larisa will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Kalamaria is another essential stop in Greece and is around 306 kilometres north of Athens. No trip is complete without experiencing Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.
