Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 5 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
Your flight from Rio De Janeiro to ATH won't wait if you're 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 flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to ATH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
From central Rio De Janeiro, GIG is approximately 18 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 37 minutes.
It typically takes 59 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from ر.ق. 1,532 or travel return from just ر.ق. 3,000. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to ATH, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, making it easy to find a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Athens in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Rio De Janeiro to ATH in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Athens. Explore the deals and instantly compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
