Flying from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is two hours ahead of Liverpool and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Your LPL to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LPL and ATH include:
Geneve Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
71 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 150 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LPL to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
Of the departures from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 74.3% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Liverpool John Lennon Airport from central Liverpool, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LPL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LPL to ATH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.