Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Barca Airport (KSC): what you need to know
The timezone in Kosice is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Athens.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ATH to KSC flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, 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 high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Barca Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between ATH and KSC:
Vienna International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Larnaca International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Barca Airport (KSC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Barca Airport flight is $95. A return plane ticket is currently $201. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to KSC, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Barca Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Barca Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the departures from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Barca Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Barca Airport (KSC)
Consider staying in a hotel near KSC if you're taking a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Barca Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Barca Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Wheego and venture far and wide through Kosice and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Barca Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Barca Airport (KSC) to central Kosice
From Barca Airport, Kosice is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Barca Airport (KSC)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Barca Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Kosice based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Barca Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kosice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to KSC in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava is just one of the many cities in Slovakia waiting to be explored after you've seen Kosice. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bratislava Castle, Old Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral.
If you're looking to explore another side of Slovakia, consider Presov, roughly 32 kilometres north of Kosice. Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova are key reasons to visit.