Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Geneve Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Geneva.
Flights from GVA to ATH start from 06:00 — the first with SWISS. The last service of the day is at 20:20 with Aegean Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Geneve Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your GVA to ATH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Geneve Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Athens (and then other parts of Greece) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aegean Airlines.
The most punctual carrier operating GVA to ATH flights is Aegean Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 72.36% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Geneve Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between GVA and ATH:
Mikonos Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, £33 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Geneve Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £67. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from GVA to ATH, reserve your trip ten months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Geneve Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GVA to ATH.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Geneve Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
Of all flights leaving Geneve Airport, 65.81% land on time at their destination.
To get to Geneve Airport from central Geneva, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near GVA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Geneve Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Geneve Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 25 miles from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Geneve Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Geneve Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GVA 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 parts of Greece you should also see. Around 190 miles north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're looking to explore another side of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 130 miles north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.