Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Sitia Airport (JSH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Athens and Sitia are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Choose from seven weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Olympic Air is the earliest available. Olympic Air operates the last service of the day at 17:10.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ATH to JSH flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Olympic Air has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Sitia — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Olympic Air on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATH and JSH:
Demokritos Airport
Naples International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Sitia Airport (JSH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia Airport flight is 47 €. A return ticket right now is 76 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from ATH to JSH, book your journey eight months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ATH to JSH.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sitia Airport (JSH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JSH instead:
Pick up a Sitia Airport rental car and discover Sitia and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Hertz and Royal Rentals are top providers you can book with here.
Increase the odds of getting the best rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Sitia Airport several weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Sitia Airport (JSH) to central Sitia
Sitia Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Sitia. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sitia Airport (JSH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sitia. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sitia Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sitia, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to JSH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Sitia. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Make your way 386 kilometres north-west from Sitia and you'll find yourself in Acharnes, another favourite among visitors to Greece. Don't leave without exploring Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.