Flying from Saint John Airport (YSJ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens five hours ahead of Saint John.
Your YSJ to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Saint John Airport (YSJ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, R 6,605 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Saint John Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 19,402. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from YSJ to ATH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Saint John Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Saint John Airport (YSJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Saint John Airport, data shows 77.05% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Saint John to Saint John Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Saint John Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to YSJ:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Saint John Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Saint John Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Saint John Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YSJ to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
