Flying from Granada Airport (GRX) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Granada.
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 catch your GRX to ATH flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as December? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Granada Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between GRX and ATH include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Granada Airport (GRX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Granada Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $78. A return fare right now is $151. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from GRX to ATH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Granada Airport to Athens International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from GRX to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Granada Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Granada Airport (GRX)
84% of flights departing from Granada Airport land at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from GRX.
To get to Granada Airport from central Granada, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near GRX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Granada Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late Granada Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center by car.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Granada Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Granada Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GRX to ATH sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometers north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.