Flying from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is one hour ahead of San Sebastian and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your EAS to ATH flight.
Traveling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Sebastian Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between EAS and ATH include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Sebastian Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $96. A return ticket right now is $199. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EAS to ATH if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Sebastian Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EAS to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Sebastian Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
San Sebastian Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82.87% of flights that take off from EAS land on time.
San Sebastian Airport is about 21 kilometers from central San Sebastian. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Sebastian Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near EAS:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Sebastian Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Sebastian Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Athens in January.
When reserving your flight from San Sebastian Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EAS to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometers north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.