Flying from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour behind Jeddah.
There are six Jeddah Airport to Athens International Airport flights every week to choose from.
To ensure you catch your JED to ATH flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating JED to ATH flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JED and ATH:
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Izmir Airport
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
Of all flights leaving Jeddah Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Jeddah Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to JED? If you're catching an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late Jeddah Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Jeddah Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Jeddah Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from JED to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
