Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens nine hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MEL to ATH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and ATH:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
$541 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,126. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to ATH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Athens International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 63% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to ATH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
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.