Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens two hours ahead of Southampton.
Your SOU to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Traveling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Southampton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SOU and ATH:
Geneve Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Southampton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $132. A round-trip ticket right now is $287. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SOU to ATH, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SOU to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Southampton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Of all flights leaving Southampton Airport, 55.7% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Southampton to Southampton Airport is around 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to SOU:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Southampton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Follow your own route with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead of 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.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Southampton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Southampton 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 sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SOU to ATH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometers north of Athens, a visit 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.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.