Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens two hours ahead of Nottingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your EMA to ATH flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EMA and ATH:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Chania International Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $78. A return fare is currently $191. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from EMA to ATH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from East Midlands Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from EMA to ATH.
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Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
75.1% of flights that take off from East Midlands Airport land at their destination on schedule.
East Midlands Airport is around 23 kilometers from central Nottingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near EMA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late East Midlands Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead.
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 kilometers away.
Traveling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from East Midlands Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from East Midlands Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EMA to ATH sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
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 kilometers away to the north, its top attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favorite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.