Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is four hours behind Almaty and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your ALA to ATH flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between ALA and ATH:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Heraklion Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, Rs49,960 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs101,660. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ALA to ATH, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Almaty Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
When it comes to Almaty Airport's on-time performance, 61.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near ALA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Almaty Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Almaty Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Travel at your own pace with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and venture far and wide through Athens and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to 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 and 37ºC. Book your flights from Almaty Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ALA to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.