Traveling from Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Tehran's main base, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes behind Tehran.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Tehran to ATH. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Tehran to ATH with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IKA and ATH include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The distance from central Tehran to IKA is around 56 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Stay at a hotel close to Imam Khomeini International Airport, such as Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel will also have you moments from the terminal.
When it comes to Imam Khomeini International Airport's on-time performance, 69.19% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late flight from Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ATH:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Central Athens is around 40 kilometers from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is $127. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $357. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Tehran to ATH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Tehran to ATH.
Nail down a great price on a flight from Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Athens. August is when most people book flights from Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Book a Tehran to ATH plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Athens
Once you've booked your flight from Tehran to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Athens:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Athens when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Acropolis of Athens followed by The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometers north-west of Athens, a trip to Larisa will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Greece, consider Kalamaria, roughly 306 kilometers north of Athens. Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park are highlights.
