Travelling from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Venice. Explore your options departing from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF) when planning your flight from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 8 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Venice.
The busiest route is from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), with 8 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from VCE to ATH is the 06:00 easyJet option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 20:55 with Volotea.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Venice to ATH.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
You can find a direct flight from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) leaving from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport leaving from VCE include:
VCE is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Venice. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel near Venice Marco Polo Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)? Browse the fares jetting out of Treviso Airport (TSF).
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, check out these options when departing from Treviso Airport:
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Chania International Airport (CHQ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Venice to TSF in about 1 hour and 13 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Venice to ATH, unwind in one of these hotels close to Treviso Airport:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect 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 central Athens. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 37 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 643 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Return flights start from R 1,414. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from Venice to ATH by booking at least 1 month ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport if you plan your holiday for October. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Athens in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Venice to ATH in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Venice to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are top sights which should be on every Athens itinerary.
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