Flying from Ioannina Airport (IOA) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ioannina Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Ioannina.
Every week, there are 14 Ioannina Airport to Athens International Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, go for the 10:25 Aegean Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:55 with Aegean Airlines.
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 board your IOA to ATH flight.
Flying during a peak month like October? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Athens (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Ioannina Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating IOA to ATH flights is Aegean Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 69.0% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ioannina Airport (IOA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, $36 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ioannina Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $117. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from IOA to ATH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Ioannina Airport to Athens International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ioannina Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ioannina Airport (IOA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ioannina Airport, 69% of flights complete their journey on time.
Ioannina Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Ioannina. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near IOA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ioannina Airport to Athens International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ioannina Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Pick up a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Ioannina Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Ioannina Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IOA to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
