Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LPA to ATH flight.
During popular months like March, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LPA and ATH:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Menara Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
56 € is currently the best price for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start at 119 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LPA to ATH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LPA to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
68.09% of flights taking off from Gran Canaria Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Gran Canaria Airport from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near LPA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you have a late Gran Canaria Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LPA to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include 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 trip is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.