Travelling from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your PSP to ATH flight.
During popular months such as February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, 555 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Palm Springs International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.171 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from PSP to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PSP to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
PSP is located at 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
Palm Springs International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.33% of flights that depart PSP reach their destination without delay.
Palm Springs International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Palm Springs. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near PSP:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Palm Springs International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
Booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from PSP to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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, top sights here 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 a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
