Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens two hours ahead of Belfast.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BHD to ATH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHD and ATH:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, $127 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $282. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHD to ATH if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BHD to ATH.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Of the flights that depart from George Best Belfast City Airport, 68.3% arrive on time at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BHD. Whether you've booked an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Hit the road running by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHD to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.
