Flying from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Eindhoven Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Eindhoven.
You can choose from three weekly Eindhoven Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Transavia is the earliest flight available. Transavia operates the last service of the day at 16:25.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EIN to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Transavia is your gateway to discovering Athens (and perhaps some other great corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Eindhoven Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this carrier.
Transavia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Transavia is the most punctual carrier operating EIN to ATH flights. An impressive 89.29% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eindhoven Airport to Athens International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between EIN and ATH:
Vienna Airport
Prague Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Handy information about Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
Eindhoven Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from EIN make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Eindhoven Airport is around 8 kms (5 miles) from central Eindhoven. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to EIN? If you've booked an early flight from Eindhoven Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Eindhoven Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kms (20 miles) away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Eindhoven Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Eindhoven Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from EIN to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kms (190 miles) away to the north, check out popular attractions including Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kms (130 miles) north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are the start of reasons to visit.
