Travelling from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Buenos Aires. Check out your options departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
Athens is 5 hours ahead of Buenos Aires. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Buenos Aires to ATH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 38 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Split up your flight from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and ATH include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
EZE is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It takes 36 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 8 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to ATH:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late flight from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens takes about 37 minutes in a car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Rs169,662 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Return flights start from Rs296,929. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to ATH if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when the fares drop. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Buenos Aires to ATH.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Athens. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Book your flight from Buenos Aires to ATH for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC to 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January when temperatures average between 4ºC and 14ºC.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Athens and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.
