Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 1 hour 58 minutes. Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens 1 hour ahead of Rome.
For the earliest departure, hop on the 06:00 flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you want to leave later, the latest flight is at 23:30. With 73 flights every week from FCO to ATH, you can pick the timing that suits you best.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
One simple journey from FCO to ATH is all it takes to get to Athens, Greece. You'll have a variety of airlines that provide direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, including:
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the popular stopovers between FCO and ATH:
Mikonos Airport
Falcone-Borsellino Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Greece, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from FCO to ATH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$38 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Return flights start at $76. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book 1 month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from FCO to ATH.
The cheapest month for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport can be reached in about 39 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 51 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near FCO? If you're catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
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.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 59 minutes.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino 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.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from FCO to ATH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
As soon as you've booked your flights from FCO to ATH, you'll need to find a place to stay in Athens. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, browse 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.