Flying from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Florence.
Every week, there are three Firenze-Peretola Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. To be on board early, opt for the 18:30 Aegean Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:40 with Aegean Airlines.
To ensure you catch your FLR to ATH flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering FLR to ATH flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FLR and ATH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Palese Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
P3,704 is the best price for a one-way Firenze-Peretola Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P9,221. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from FLR to ATH by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Of the departures from Firenze-Peretola Airport, 68.62% land on time at their destination.
To reach Firenze-Peretola Airport from central Florence, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near FLR? If you've booked an early flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you're taking a late Firenze-Peretola Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FLR to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.