Travelling from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour ahead of Oslo.
Take your pick of eight weekly Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with SAS is the earliest flight available. SAS operates the last service of the day at 16:55.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OSL to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, so getting to Athens (and then visiting more of Greece!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Among carriers operating OSL to ATH flights, Aegean Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between OSL and ATH include:
Dubrovnik Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$70 is the lowest price for a one-way Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $258. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from OSL to ATH by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
71.98% of flights taking off from Oslo Airport Gardermoen reach their destination on time.
To get to Oslo Airport Gardermoen from central Oslo, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near OSL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OSL to ATH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its must-visit sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.