Travelling from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Giza and Athens follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you get on your SPX to ATH flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sphinx International Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SPX and ATH include:
Dubai Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
76 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sphinx International Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 178 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from SPX to ATH, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Sphinx International Airport to Athens International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sphinx International Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Of all flights leaving Sphinx International Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
Sphinx International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Giza. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Sphinx International Airport to Athens International Airport, have a look at Prime Select West Sodic. It's a short ride from SPX.
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late Sphinx International Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sphinx International Airport to Athens International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Sphinx International Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SPX to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during 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 places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.