Travelling from Sibiu Airport (SBZ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Sibiu.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SBZ to ATH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sibiu Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Many passengers pass through Vienna International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sibiu Airport (SBZ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sibiu Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is £51. A return ticket is currently £106. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SBZ to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Sibiu Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SBZ to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sibiu Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
Sibiu Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SBZ make it to their destination as scheduled 85.93% of the time.
To reach Sibiu Airport from central Sibiu, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sibiu Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SBZ:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late Sibiu Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 25 miles from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sibiu Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Sibiu Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SBZ to ATH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. About 190 miles north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 130 miles 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.