Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Sharm El Sheikh and Athens are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Your SSH to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SSH and ATH:
Cairo International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, ر.ق. 296 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 900. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SSH to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SSH to ATH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
65.11% of flights that take off from Sharm El Sheikh Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Sharm El Sheikh to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SSH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near ATH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Reserving your ride 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 driving.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SSH to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
