Travelling from Split Airport (SPU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Split Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Split and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your SPU to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Split Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, so jetting off to Athens (and then exploring more of Greece!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Aegean Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Split Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SPU and ATH include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Split Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is 24 €. A round-trip fare is currently 58 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from SPU to ATH by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Split Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SPU to ATH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Split Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
When it comes to Split Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Split to Split Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Split Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SPU:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATH if you're on a late Split Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
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 reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Split Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Split Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos 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).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SPU to ATH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.