Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Helsinki and Athens share the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of four weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Norwegian Air Sweden is the earliest available. Norwegian Air Sweden operates the last service of the day at 15:55.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a snap with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Among carriers operating HEL to ATH flights, Aegean Airlines has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and ATH:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Santorini International Airport
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, 63 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 116 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to ATH.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HEL to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the departures from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATH if you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
