Flying from Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Check out your options for heading out from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The average length of a direct Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is 9 hours 40 minutes.
Athens is six hours ahead of Toronto. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
You can pick from 5 direct services each week between Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). This is the most popular route, with Air Canada offering a 6:25pm departure from YYZ to ATH.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Toronto to ATH.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can jump on a direct flight from Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) leaving from Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
You'll find a direct flight from Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with Air Canada. This well-known airline operates departures from YYZ.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YYZ to ATH.
Air Canada ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 100.0% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, 63.97% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to ATH flight? Unwind in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
62.09% of all departures from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late flight from Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
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To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is R 4,235. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,958. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book four months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to ATH.
September is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Visit Athens in February for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Toronto to ATH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Athens
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Athens right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Toronto to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
Your Athens visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that should be on your list include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Athens, a trip to Larisa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
If you want to check out another great destination in Greece, head for Kalamaria, roughly 306 kilometres north of Athens. Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park are among the biggest draws.
