Travelling from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is one hour ahead of Santiago del Monte and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your OVD to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Asturias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OVD and ATH:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Asturias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $116. A return fare is currently $278. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from OVD to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Asturias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
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Handy information about Asturias Airport (OVD)
82.55% of flights departing from Asturias Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of OVD.
The journey from the centre of Santiago del Monte to Asturias Airport is about 31 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Booked an early flight from Asturias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to OVD:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Asturias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Asturias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Athens in January.
When reserving your flight from Asturias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OVD to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're ready to explore another side of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are highlights.