Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is two hours ahead of Faro and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your FAO to ATH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between FAO and ATH include:
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $75. A return ticket is currently $197. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from FAO to ATH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Faro Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from FAO to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Faro Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights leaving from Faro Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Faro Airport from central Faro, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to FAO? If you're boarding an early flight from Faro Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Faro Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon 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 outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 by car.
It takes 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 Faro Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Faro Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FAO 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 explored 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 looking to explore another well-known destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.
