Flying from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 40 minutes.
Athens is six hours ahead of Toronto and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from eight weekly Pearson International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 14:25 departure with Air Canada is the earliest you can take. Air Transat operates the last service of the day at 19:45.
To ensure you get on your YYZ to ATH flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Canada is your ticket to exploring Athens (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this airline.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering YYZ to ATH flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Rs67,421 is the lowest price for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs161,694. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book ten months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YYZ to ATH.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Of all flights departing from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on time at their destination.
To get to Pearson International Airport from central Toronto, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to YYZ? If you're catching an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Pearson International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Athens in January.
Book your flight from Pearson International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from YYZ 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 loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among the biggest draws.