Flying from Osaka to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Osaka. Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Osaka to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) taking off from here.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 7 hours behind Osaka.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Osaka to ATH.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Osaka to ATH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
From the centre of Osaka, KIX is around 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Have an early flight from Osaka to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Kansai International Airport:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late flight from Osaka to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a one-way ticket from Osaka to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from 252 € or travel return from just 511 €. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from Osaka to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Osaka to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Athens in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Osaka to ATH in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from Osaka to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
After locking in your flight from Osaka to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Athens:
Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies and Acropolis of Athens are a couple of top attractions to add to your Athens to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Parthenon.
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