Traveling from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is one hour ahead of Rotterdam and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your RTM to ATH flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between RTM and ATH:
Split Airport
Brussels Airport
Dubrovnik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $132. A return ticket right now is $265. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RTM to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RTM to ATH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Of the flights that depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport, 79.67% land on time at their destination.
Central Rotterdam to Rotterdam The Hague Airport is approximately 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near RTM:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometers from central Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RTM to ATH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometers north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
