Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Lisbon.
Every week, there are 17 Lisbon Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LIS to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Athens International Airport. When you're ready to start your Athens adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Greece:
Aegean Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
SKY express is the most punctual carrier that operates LIS to ATH flights. A reliable 90.91% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Athens International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LIS and ATH:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Right now, Rs16,544 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs35,950. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIS to ATH.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from LIS to ATH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
56% of flights leaving from Lisbon Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LIS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Lisbon Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
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 around 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS 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 discovered after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are highlights.
