Travelling from Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Oslo. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) leaving from here.
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Athens is one hour ahead of Oslo. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 8 direct flights a week between Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). This is the busiest route, with SAS offering a 5:45am departure from OSL to ATH.
To ensure you catch your flight from Oslo to ATH, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying over a peak time like September? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Go straight to your destination from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL). Nonstop flights from Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) can be booked from here.
Top airlines that offer direct flights from Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport leaving from OSL include:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between OSL and ATH is Aegean Airlines.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Oslo to ATH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Oslo, OSL can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Oslo Gardermoen Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Oslo Gardermoen Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from OSL arrive at their destination on time.
TORP Sandefjord (TRF)
On public transport, you can travel from central Oslo to TRF in around 1 hour 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 113 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near TORP Sandefjord the day before your Oslo to ATH flight:
TORP Sandefjord has a track record for punctuality. 88% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Central Athens is about 19 kilometres from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, Rs15,334 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs31,647. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Oslo to ATH, book your plane ticket three months before your planned departure.
August is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Plan your visit to Athens in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Oslo to ATH plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Oslo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Athens when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Acropolis of Athens followed by The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres northwest of Athens, a visit to Larisa will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
Kalamaria is another essential stop in Greece and is around 306 kilometres north of Athens. No trip is complete without experiencing Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum.