Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Salzburg Airport (SZG): what you need to know
Salzburg is one hour behind Athens and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your ATH to SZG flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Salzburg Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and SZG:
Crete Heraklion Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Corfu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Salzburg Airport flight is 70 €. A return ticket is currently 158 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ATH to SZG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport to Salzburg Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ATH to SZG.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Athens International Airport to Salzburg Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights departing from Athens International Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Athens International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Salzburg Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Salzburg Airport (SZG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SZG if you're taking a late Athens International Airport to Salzburg Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Salzburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dryyve, Mega Drive or Europcar to explore Salzburg and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Salzburg Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to central Salzburg
Salzburg Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Salzburg. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Salzburg Airport (SZG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Salzburg Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Salzburg. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in November.
Lock in your flight from Athens International Airport to Salzburg Airport for July if you'd like to explore Salzburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to SZG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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