Travelling from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Explore your options for leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Jump on a direct Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Milan.
The busiest route is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), with 35 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from MXP to ATH is the 6am easyJet service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 10:20pm with Aegean Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Milan to ATH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Well-known airlines that have direct flights from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport departing MXP include:
The top choice among passengers flying between MXP and ATH is Aegean Airlines.
Among carriers on this route, Sky Express leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Milano Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Consider beginning your travels from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). You can book a direct Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) flight ticket from this popular hub.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to ATH can be booked with Ryanair.
On the BGY to ATH route, Ryanair is the airline most travellers rely on.
The top on-time carrier is Ryanair. Its Orio al Serio International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights arrive as scheduled 75.86% of the time.
BGY is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. It takes 1 hour or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Milan to ATH flight? Kick back in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can lock in a flight ticket from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) with one or more stops departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). These are some of the most common stopovers between LIN and ATH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Heraklion Airport (HER)
The trip to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Milano Linate Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of LIN is 79.56%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Have a late flight from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near ATH and hit the lights earlier:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Rs5,015 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Return flights start from Rs14,039. These prices may change based on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Milan to ATH, book your ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.
September is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
February is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Milan to ATH flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC.
More about Athens
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Athens:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are must-visits when exploring Athens.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. About 225 kilometres north-west of Athens, a visit to Larisa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Kalamaria is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 306 kilometres north of Athens. No trip is complete without experiencing Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.
