Traveling from Nairobi to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Start your vacation planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Nairobi to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are the main airports in Nairobi.
Athens is 1 hour behind Nairobi. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Nairobi to ATH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from Nairobi to ATH leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
NBO is about 14 kilometers from the center of Nairobi. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Nairobi to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Break up your flight from Nairobi to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Wilson Airport and ATH are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
WIL is about 3 kilometers from central Nairobi. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not book an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Wilson Airport the day before your flight from Nairobi to ATH:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Nairobi to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 37 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
For a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, $347 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from $561. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to get cheap tickets from Nairobi to ATH. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a wider choice of flight times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Nairobi to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. August is the busiest month for a trip to Athens. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Nairobi to ATH in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 14ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Nairobi to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
More about Athens
Once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Athens:
Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies and Acropolis of Athens are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Athens must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at The Parthenon.
Complete your Athens trip with a car rental
Hop behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Athens and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Nairobi to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.