Flying from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens six hours ahead of Quebec.
To ensure you get on your YQB to ATH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is R 6,566. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 11,902. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YQB to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
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Handy information about Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
63.79% of flights that take off from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Quebec to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near YQB? If you've booked an early flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. 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 YQB to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
