Travelling from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Cagliari.
To ensure you catch your CAG to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cagliari Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CAG and ATH include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cagliari Airport (CAG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, 39 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cagliari Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 104 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CAG to ATH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cagliari Airport to Athens International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from CAG to ATH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cagliari Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Cagliari Airport (CAG)
Cagliari Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from CAG arrive at their destination without delay.
Cagliari Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Cagliari. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CAG? If you're boarding an early flight from Cagliari Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cagliari Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and discover more of Athens and beyond.
Booking your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cagliari Airport to Athens International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Athens in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cagliari Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAG to ATH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.