Flying from Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) jetting off from here.
Take a direct Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 9 hours 5 minutes.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Montreal.
You can pick from 7 direct services each week between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). This is the busiest route, with Air Transat offering a 5:20pm departure from YUL to ATH.
To ensure you catch your flight from Montreal to ATH, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Go straight to your destination from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Nonstop flights from Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are available from here.
When taking off from YUL, you can catch a direct flight from Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with Air Canada.
Air Canada is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from YUL to ATH.
Air Canada leads the way in punctuality. A dependable 81.82% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
YUL is about 19 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is around 23 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to ATH flight:
About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late flight from Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Pick one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Central Athens is roughly 19 kilometres from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, $586 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,016. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Montreal to ATH, book your plane ticket five months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Visit Athens in January for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your Montreal to ATH plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC.
More about Athens
After booking your flight from Montreal to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Athens:
Your Athens visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions you won't want to miss include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
Larisa is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Athens. Around 225 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, Kalamaria is another essential stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum.