Flying from Çukurova International Airport (COV) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is one hour behind Tarsus and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your COV to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Çukurova International Airport (COV) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Çukurova International Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $124. A return fare is currently $260. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from COV to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Çukurova International Airport to Athens International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Çukurova International Airport (COV)
82% of flights leaving Çukurova International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of COV.
Çukurova International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Tarsus. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
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To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Çukurova International Airport to Athens International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Athens in March.
Book your flight from Çukurova International Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from COV to ATH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of 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.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.