Flying from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Lagos.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your LOS to ATH flight.
During popular months such as October, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lagos Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LOS and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lagos Airport to Athens International Airport flight is Rs125,364. A return fare is currently Rs247,916. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LOS to ATH, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Lagos Airport to Athens International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from LOS to ATH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lagos Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
Of all flights departing from Lagos Airport, 66% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Lagos Airport from central Lagos, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LOS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Lagos Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lagos Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Lagos Airport to Athens International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Athens in March.
Lock in your flight from Lagos Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LOS to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
