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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tel Aviv to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 07:13
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 01:43.

The flight takes about 2h 13m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Tel Aviv to Athens.

A direct flight from Tel Aviv to Athens takes 2h 13m, covering 1,920 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Tel Aviv to Athens range from ₹ 17,400 to ₹ 33,307, with an average of ₹ 23,935 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 17,400 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the ₹ 23,935 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 23,905 return, compared with ₹ 32,263 via a stopover through Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

SWISS is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while EL AL has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tel Aviv to Athens flights are:

• SWISS: 94% on time
• EL AL: 67% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 66% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 60% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 1,992–₹ 9,489 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by ISRAIR and Arkia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tel Aviv to Athens flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 10%.

One-way fares from Tel Aviv to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 13,656, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 215 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Tel Aviv to Athens usually depart from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tel Aviv to Athens route, 40% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

One-stop flights from Tel Aviv to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Larnaca (LCA) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Tel Aviv to Athens. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 21,067 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₹ 25,907, a difference of ₹ 4,840.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Tel Aviv and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• EL AL
• Arkia
• BlueBird Airways
• Sky Express
• Wizz Air

Flying via Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 55m, compared to 7h 51m via Larnaca (LCA) and 8h 07m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Monastiraki Flea Market, Acropolis, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Tel Aviv to Athens flights:

• ISRAIR: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• ISRAIR: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• BlueBird Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you want to freshen up after your flight, keep in mind that there are a few different places where you can shower at Athens International Airport. The bathrooms in front of the airport’s prayer room have shower services, as well as a few lounges, including the Goldair Handling Lounge, the Skyserv Melina Merkouri Lounge, and the Skyserv Aristotle Onassis Lounge.

There is no hotel located directly at Athens International Airport, but there are several hotels that are just a short drive away. For example, the Sofitel is located less than a 5min walk from the airport and has an on-site spa. There is also Peri’s Hotel, which is a 10min drive away and has a free shuttle service.

There is a Mother and Child Room that can be found in Terminal 3 of Ben Gurion Airport and it contains a crib, a changing table, outlets, a sink, and comfortable sitting areas. You will also find several children’s playrooms spread throughout Terminals 1 and 3, which have a variety of games and activities that are designed to keep the little ones entertained while waiting for boarding to begin.

Driving is an easy way to get from Ben Gurion Airport to the city center of Tel Aviv, and the trip will typically take you between 25 and 30min depending on what traffic conditions are like at the time. You can also use public transport, such as bus lines 37 and 446, which will bring you to the city center in around 1h 15min. A single bus ticket will cost you around 5.90 NIS (1.80 USD).