Travelling from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is seven hours ahead of Toronto and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YTZ to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, $446 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Toronto Island Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $954. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YTZ to ATH if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Toronto Island Airport to Athens International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)
Of the flights that depart from Toronto Island Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Toronto to Toronto Island Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near YTZ. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto Island Airport to Athens International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Toronto Island Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Booking your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Toronto Island Airport to Athens International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Athens in March.
Lock in your flight from Toronto Island Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YTZ to ATH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you want to check out another great 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 highlights.