Flying from Jakarta to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Jakarta. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Jakarta to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) departing from here.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is 5 hours behind Jakarta. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.
To ensure you get on your flight from Jakarta to ATH, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from Jakarta to ATH that includes a stopover. To see all your options departing from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between CGK and ATH include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
CGK is about 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Jakarta to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
About 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 Jakarta 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 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
For a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, $338 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just $862. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to get flight tickets from Jakarta to ATH. You're more likely to land a great deal and enjoy a wider selection of departure times and travel dates.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Jakarta to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can quickly pick a flight within your budget.
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Personalise your trip by applying filters. Adjust the total duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from Jakarta to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from Jakarta to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Jakarta to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Athens in February when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Athens. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Jakarta to ATH during then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Jakarta to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Athens
After locking in your flight from Jakarta to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Athens:
Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies and Acropolis of Athens are a couple of big attractions to put on your Athens must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Parthenon.
Complete your Athens trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Athens and explore on your own terms. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Jakarta to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.