Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Porto Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Athens is two hours ahead of Porto and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your OPO to ATH flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Athens (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a breeze with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Porto Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between OPO and ATH:
Bordeaux Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Rs17,137 is currently the best price for a one-way Porto Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs43,922. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from OPO to ATH, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from OPO to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
74.49% of flights that leave from Porto Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Porto to Porto Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Porto Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near OPO:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Porto Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Porto Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Porto Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from OPO to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.