Traveling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Athens is two hours ahead of Lisbon and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 43 Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, jump on the 00:35 Aegean Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:50 with Aegean Airlines.
Your LIS to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Traveling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for LIS to ATH flights is Aegean Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LIS and ATH:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $47. A return fare right now is $131. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LIS to ATH by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from LIS to ATH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of the flights that depart from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LIS:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela 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 Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIS to ATH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometers north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometers north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.
