Travelling from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hamburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens is one hour ahead of Hamburg and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of seven weekly Hamburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 11:10 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest available. Aegean Airlines operates the last service of the day at 12:25.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your HAM to ATH flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Hamburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates HAM to ATH flights is Aegean Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 66.67% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between HAM and ATH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is Rs18,974. A return ticket right now is Rs36,411. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HAM to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
When it comes to Hamburg Airport's on-time performance, 75.01% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Hamburg Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HAM:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late Hamburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Hamburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HAM to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.