Flying from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
A direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport takes on average 4 hours 19 minutes. The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is 1 hour behind Kuwait.
Every week, there are 2 flights from Kuwait International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To jet off early, go for the 10:30 Kuwait Airways flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight from KWI to ATH is 16:00 with Kuwait Airways.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Kuwait Airways runs direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to tick off the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
We make it simple to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between KWI and ATH are:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Cairo International Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from KWI to ATH, check if you need a visa to enter Greece. Visa and travel document requirements can vary and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuwait International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is R 1,662. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,918. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from KWI to ATH, reserve your journey 2 months before the departure date.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Kuwait International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll notify you straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from KWI to ATH every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Kuwait International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Kuwait International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Kuwait. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 58 minutes.
After an easy way to start to your trip? Stay near KWI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Kuwait International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Stay at 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 central Athens. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 37 minutes.
It'll take around 59 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Athens in February.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Kuwait International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KWI to ATH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
After locking in your flights from KWI to ATH, you'll need to find a hotel in Athens. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
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 top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Athens.
