Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is nine hours behind Athens.
Your ATH to YVR flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ATH and YVR include:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, $440 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,054. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from ATH to YVR, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ATH to YVR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that take off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're landing on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near YVR:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and see more of Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Vancouver in May.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to YVR in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another standout destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without dropping by Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.