Flying from Split Airport (SPU) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Split Airport to Athens International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Split.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SPU to ATH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
With direct flights from Split Airport to Athens International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Athens (and then other destinations in Greece) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
Aegean Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Split Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SPU and ATH include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Split Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $54. A return ticket right now is $109. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book four months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SPU to ATH.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Split Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SPU to ATH.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Split Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
84% of flights leaving Split Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from SPU.
Split Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Split. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SPU? If you've booked an early flight from Split Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Split Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Split Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Split Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SPU to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among the biggest draws.
