Travelling from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is one hour behind Damascus and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DAM to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Damascus International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is P10,406. A round-trip ticket is currently P36,778. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DAM to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Damascus International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
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Handy information about Damascus International Airport (DAM)
Central Damascus to Damascus International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ATH if you're on a late Damascus International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Damascus International 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). Book your flights from Damascus International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DAM to ATH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.