Travelling from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Columbia.
Leave enough time to catch your CAE to ATH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CAE and ATH include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, 288 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 734 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CAE to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Athens International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CAE to ATH.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CAE arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Columbia. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CAE:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon 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 discover more of Athens and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CAE to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.