Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh and Athens are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SSH to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to discovering Athens (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this airline.
Aegean Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 66.67% of services landing as planned, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SSH to ATH flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SSH and ATH:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, $89 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $207. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SSH to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Athens International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Of the flights that depart from Sharm El Sheikh Airport, 72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SSH? If you're boarding an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometers away.
Traveling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SSH to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometers north to Thessaloniki to check off its leading sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favorite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
