Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Amsterdam.
Every week, there are 39 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your AMS to ATH flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find plenty of airlines that operate direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Athens International Airport. Travel nonstop to Athens with these carriers and get to know this incredible part of Greece:
KLM tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a dependable 94.74% of services arriving as scheduled, transavia is the most punctual carrier operating AMS to ATH flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between AMS and ATH include:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $122. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $230. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to ATH, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Athens International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AMS to ATH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Of the flights that depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to AMS:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored 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.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.