Flying from Sao Paulo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is five hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to ATH. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to ATH with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between GRU and ATH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
71% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to ATH flight:
75% of flights leaving Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
The journey to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Sao Paulo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from VCP reach their destination as scheduled 74% of the time.
About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
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Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens is about 19 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is $577. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,069. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to ATH, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). July is the peak month for travel to Athens. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in January.
When booking your Sao Paulo to ATH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. 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 Sao Paulo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Athens
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Athens right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are leading attractions which should feature on every Athens itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel about 225 kilometres northwest to Larisa to check off its popular sights. From Larissa Ancient Ruins to Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Kalamaria is another essential stop in Greece and is around 306 kilometres north of Athens. No trip is complete without a visit to Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum.