Travelling from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is 6 hours ahead of Ottawa. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Ottawa to ATH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The distance from central Ottawa to YOW is approximately 13 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 59 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
For a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Rs105,844 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just Rs200,496. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Ottawa to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices drop. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Ottawa to ATH.
Customise your trip using filters. Adjust the number of stops, total duration, and departure and arrival times to find the ideal flight from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Athens in February when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from Ottawa to ATH for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies and Acropolis of Athens are a couple of big attractions to put on your Athens must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Parthenon.
Complete your Athens trip with a car rental
Close all those tabs and let us do the hard work for you. We've also got amazing deals on car rentals in Athens once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Ottawa to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Easily compare prices in one place and drive off with the perfect ride for less.