Flying from Roma Airport (RMA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is eight hours behind Roma.
To ensure you get on your RMA to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Roma Airport (RMA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, £842 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Roma Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £1,775. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RMA to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Roma Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RMA to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Roma Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Roma Airport (RMA)
Of the flights that depart from Roma Airport, 62.05% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Roma Airport is about 2 miles from central Roma. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to RMA? If you're catching an early flight from Roma Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Roma Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 25 miles from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Roma Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Roma Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RMA to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. About 190 miles north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular 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 major highlights starting with Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
