Traveling from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Buenos Aires. Check out your options leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when organizing your flight from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is five hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
Your flight from Buenos Aires to ATH won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
In peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Jorge Newbery Airport:
83.76% of flights leaving Jorge Newbery Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Check out these connections between Ministro Pistarini Airport and ATH:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
EZE is about 32 kilometers from central Buenos Aires. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Buenos Aires to ATH flight? Check in to a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 83.93% of them arriving on schedule.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, central Athens is around 40 kilometers away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city center by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is $563. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,085. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Buenos Aires to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Athens. August is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Buenos Aires to ATH plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Athens
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Athens:
Your Athens trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometers north-west of Athens, a visit to Larisa will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Kalamaria is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 306 kilometers north of Athens. No trip is complete without a visit to Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.