Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens is one hour ahead of Rome and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from 73 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Aegean Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:10.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your FCO to ATH flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. When you're ready to start your Athens adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Greece:
Aegean Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Sky Express ranks as the top on-time carrier for FCO to ATH flights, with 87.93% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FCO and ATH:
Split Airport
Falcone-Borsellino Airport
Mikonos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, P943 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P2,792. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from FCO to ATH, reserve your journey ten months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of all flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% land on time at their destination.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to FCO:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
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Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FCO to ATH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you want to check out another major destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among the biggest draws.