Travelling from Izmir Airport (ADB) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Izmir Airport to Athens International Airport is 1 hour.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Izmir.
Flights from ADB to ATH start at 19:10 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:00 with Aegean Airlines. In total, you can choose from five weekly Izmir Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ADB to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Athens (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Izmir Airport to Athens International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering ADB to ATH flights is Aegean Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 76.67% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Izmir Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ADB and ATH include:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Skopje Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Izmir Airport (ADB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
$74 is the lowest price for a one-way Izmir Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Return flights start at $178. These prices may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from ADB to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Izmir Airport to Athens International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Landing cheap flights from ADB to ATH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Izmir Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Izmir Airport (ADB)
Izmir Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart ADB arrive at their destination on time.
Izmir Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Izmir. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Izmir Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ADB:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Izmir Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Izmir Airport to Athens International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Athens in March.
When booking your flight from Izmir Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ADB to ATH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among the biggest draws.
