Traveling from Santander Airport (SDR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is one hour ahead of Santander and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SDR to ATH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santander Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SDR and ATH:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, $65 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santander Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $161. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SDR to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Santander Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
Santander Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.42% of flights that take off from SDR reach their destination on time.
To reach Santander Airport from central Santander, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Santander Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SDR:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santander Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
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.
Booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Santander Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Santander Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SDR to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometers away to the north, check out popular attractions including Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.