Flying from Florence Airport (FLR) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Florence Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Florence.
Leave plenty of time to catch your FLR to ATH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's best 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 a high season in general.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Florence Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers FLR to ATH flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Florence Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FLR and ATH:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Florence Airport (FLR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
50 € is the best price for a one-way Florence Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 111 €. These fares can change based on availability.
Book three months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FLR to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Florence Airport to Athens International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Finding cheap flights from FLR to ATH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Florence Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
Of the flights that depart from Florence Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
To reach Florence Airport from central Florence, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Florence Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to FLR:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Florence Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Florence Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Florence Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FLR to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) 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 your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are highlights.
