Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is eight hours ahead of San Jose and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your SJO to ATH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SJO and ATH include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is £369. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £746. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from SJO to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SJO to ATH.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, 79.83% of flights complete their journey on time.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 11 miles from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SJO? If you're boarding an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 25 miles away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
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.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 130 miles north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
