Travelling from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
2 hours 10 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Athens is 1 hour ahead of Cagliari and operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between CAG and ATH include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Greece, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have the latest information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CAG to ATH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is $95. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $231. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from CAG to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Cagliari, Cagliari Elmas Airport can be reached in approximately 13 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 48 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CAG? If you're on an early flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 59 minutes.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Athens in February.
Book your flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAG to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
More about Athens
After booking your flights from CAG to ATH, you'll want to find a place to stay in Athens. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are attractions you won't want to skip in Athens.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Athens escape.