Travelling from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Toronto.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YTZ to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 5,971 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 11,387. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from YTZ to ATH, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YTZ to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
62.09% of flights that depart Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from central Toronto, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near YTZ? If you've booked an early flight from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Hit the road running by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YTZ to ATH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If there's time to check out another side of Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key highlights.
