Traveling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 2 hours 12 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Tel Aviv and Athens have the same timezone — UTC+2.
Each week, there are 53 flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The earliest flight from TLV to ATH is at 00:05 and the latest is at 23:55.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines providing direct flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Athens vacation and experience this part of Greece, these popular carriers fly the TLV to ATH route:
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Greece. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before reserving your cheap ticket from TLV to ATH, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$35 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. A return flight starts from $78. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from TLV to ATH, reserve your journey 4 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Ben Gurion International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Located around 21 kilometers from central Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion International Airport can be reached in approximately 24 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 43 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near TLV. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 37 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 59 minutes.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Athens in February.
When reserving your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from TLV to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Athens
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best stays in Athens right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from TLV to ATH:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are top sights which should be on any good Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
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