Traveling from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) departing from here.
9 hours 6 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens is 6 hours ahead of Montreal. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the most popular route. There are 8 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Air Canada at 19:15. Choose the first YUL to ATH departure with Air Canada at 15:00 if you want to get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to ATH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Traveling during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Get there in one go from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are available from here.
Air Transat is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport taking off from YUL.
YUL is roughly 16 miles from central Montreal. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveler tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Looking for a handy hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens takes about 37 minutes by car. It's approximately 25 miles away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from $285 or travel return from just $587. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
Book 1 month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Montreal to ATH.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Athens in February when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Montreal to ATH, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 72ºF to 99ºF.
Search for cheap flights from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 39ºF and 57ºF on average.
More about Athens
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Athens right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
One of the best ways to get to know Athens is to explore its top attractions. Highlights include Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
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