Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is eight hours ahead of Calgary and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YYC to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, £161 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £394. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from YYC to ATH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Calgary International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from YYC to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Calgary International Airport, 65.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Calgary International Airport from central Calgary, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near YYC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Calgary International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 25 miles away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel 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 Calgary International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from YYC to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 190 miles north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. 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 dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.