Travelling from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Zagreb Airport to Athens International Airport.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Zagreb.
Each week, there are three Zagreb Airport to Athens International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 18:30 Aegean Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 19:15 with Aegean Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your ZAG to ATH flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like September. 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.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Zagreb Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
With 76.19% of services arriving as scheduled, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ZAG to ATH flights.
Handy information about Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Zagreb Airport, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Zagreb Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Zagreb. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ZAG? If you've booked an early flight from Zagreb Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Zagreb Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Zagreb Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Zagreb Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZAG to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key highlights.
