Traveling from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens two hours ahead of Shannon.
To ensure you catch your SNN to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Shannon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SNN and ATH include:
Manchester Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, $97 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shannon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $210. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SNN to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SNN to ATH.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Shannon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Shannon Airport (SNN)
Of all flights leaving Shannon Airport, 66.14% touch down on time at their destination.
Shannon Airport is about 5 kilometers from central Shannon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Shannon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SNN:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shannon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before 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 driving.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Shannon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Shannon Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SNN to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometers north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favorite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.