Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Canberra.
Your CBR to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as February? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Canberra Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is Rs171,375. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs305,850. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from CBR to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Canberra Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
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Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
Of all flights departing from Canberra Airport, 72.61% arrive on time at their destination.
Canberra Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Canberra. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CBR? If you're boarding an early flight from Canberra Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Canberra Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long 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 well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 40 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Canberra Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Canberra Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CBR to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.