Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Jeddah.
Every week, there are 13 King Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, select the 03:30 Aegean Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 10:00 with Saudia.
To ensure you get on your JED to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a breeze with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating JED to ATH flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JED and ATH:
Cairo International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, Rs30,882 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs69,789. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from JED to ATH by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from JED to ATH.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from JED land on schedule 81.7% of the time.
To get to King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near JED:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options 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 top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around 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 there 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JED to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.