Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is ten hours ahead of Vancouver and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Your YVR to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Athens International Airport flight is Rs75,486. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs178,532. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YVR to ATH, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Athens International Airport.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near YVR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Vancouver International Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Travel at your own speed with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and venture far and wide through Athens and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YVR to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its popular sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, your itinerary will be busy.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.