Flying from Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Toronto. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) taking off from here.
Around 9 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Toronto.
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the most popular route, with 8 direct services each week. You can travel from YYZ to ATH on Air Canada's 6:25pm flight.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Toronto to ATH. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Get there in one go from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Nonstop flights from Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) can be booked from here.
When taking off from YYZ, you can take a direct flight from Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with Air Canada.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between YYZ and ATH is Air Canada.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Toronto Pearson International Airport:
68% of flights that leave from Toronto Pearson International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Toronto to ATH flight? Check in to a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
70% of flights departing Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is roughly 72 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of YHM is 68%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you have a late flight from Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Central Athens is roughly 19 kilometres from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$303 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Return flights start at $695. These fares can change based on demand.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Toronto to ATH by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is when most people book flights from Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Visit Athens in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Toronto to ATH plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Athens
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Athens:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Athens itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel about 225 kilometres northwest to Larisa to tick off its top sights. From Larissa Ancient Ruins to Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, Kalamaria is another essential stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum.