Travelling from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Plovdiv and Athens share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PDV to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Plovdiv Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Stansted Airport is a popular stopover on the PDV to ATH route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, £56 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Plovdiv Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £189. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from PDV to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Plovdiv Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Plovdiv Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
Of all flights departing from Plovdiv Airport, 53.85% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Plovdiv Airport from central Plovdiv, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your flight from Plovdiv Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a short ride from PDV, stay at Rodopi Hotel and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Plovdiv Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation 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 top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 25 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Plovdiv Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Plovdiv Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PDV to ATH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 190 miles north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 130 miles north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
