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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,019
Typical prices: C$ 1,080-C$ 1,605
Air Canada
Thu 15/11Wed 28/11
YVR - ATH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 373
Typical prices: C$ 699-C$ 1,307
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/11
YVR - ATH • 3 stops
Direct flights
There are currently no direct flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Athens. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,056 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 54m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Athens (YVR-ATH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Athens

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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9:05 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
27h 55m2 stops Edmonton Toronto Pearson Intl
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1:00 p.m. - 10:47 p.m.ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-YVR Vancouver Intl
18h 47m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 1,015Air Canada
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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1:30 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
35h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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1:00 p.m. - 10:47 p.m.ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-YVR Vancouver Intl
18h 47m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 1,015Air Canada
Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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12:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
24h 45m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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7:15 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-YVR Vancouver Intl
29h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
C$ 1,019Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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12:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
24h 45m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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7:15 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-YVR Vancouver Intl
29h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
C$ 1,022Multiple Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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5:50 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
21h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
6:00 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-YVR Vancouver Intl
19h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
C$ 1,047Delta
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
KLM Logo
4:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
13h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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5:25 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-YVR Vancouver Intl
31h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
C$ 1,047KLM
Mon, 15 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar
Delta Logo
4:40 p.m. - 1:20 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
23h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
6:10 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-YVR Vancouver Intl
17h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
C$ 1,051Delta
Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
KLM Logo
5:35 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
21h 45m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
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5:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-YVR Vancouver Intl
31h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
C$ 1,083KLM
Mon, 5 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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4:35 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
22h 20m1 stop Zurich
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6:55 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-YVR Vancouver Intl
17h 25m2 stops Zurich Frankfurt am Main
C$ 1,138SWISS
Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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4:40 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
22h 15m1 stop Zurich
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6:55 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-YVR Vancouver Intl
17h 25m2 stops Zurich Frankfurt am Main
C$ 1,138SWISS
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens?

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens start at C$ 1,019. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 1,080 to C$ 1,605. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 1,019 on Air Canada.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens at C$ 975 round-trip.
•December (C$ 2,244) and August (C$ 1,585) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 130% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens the cheapest?

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 373
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens

When to book flights from Vancouver to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long does a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens take?

    A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens takes 0h 00m, covering 15,761 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens flight?

    Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens range from C$ 1,080 to C$ 1,605, with an average of C$ 1,350 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,080 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 0% above the route average of C$ 1,350. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How are flight prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens looking right now?

    One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 1,017.

  • What car rental options are available at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH)?

    Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Centauro
    • Record go
    • Europcar
    • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens?

    Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens pass through?

    One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 23% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 13% of one-stop connections

    Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,254 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,462, a difference of C$ 207. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 54m, compared with 15h 31m via Zurich (ZRH) and 15h 34m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • What is the time difference between Vancouver Intl Airport and Athens?

    Athens is 10 hours ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (Eastern European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Athens?

    Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Syntagma Metro Station Archaeological Collection. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

  • Does Vancouver Airport have food and drink options for passengers waiting for their flights?

    You can find several food concessions throughout the Vancouver Airport, operating with varying schedules. Most open 24h, such as those located in the International Terminal, near Gate D71 and on Levels 2 and 3. The Domestic Terminal also has some food and drink options.

  • Are there facilities for passengers with limited mobility at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport?

    Yes, the airport provides accessible and text telephones, adapted walkways and elevators, and accessible toilets. Additionally, the airport provides tactile flooring, braille signage, and alarm systems to alert hearing and visually impaired travelers when there’s an emergency. Moreover, there are electric cars at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport to transport passengers with special needs between terminals. Passengers with limited mobility can also access the 90 dedicated disabled car parking spaces at the airport.

  • Are there lounges in Vancouver Airport?

    The airport allows business or first-class travelers to access the Cathay Pacific First and Business Class lounge and British Airways Galleries First Lounge. They can also access the British Airways Galleries Club Lounge.

  • Are there buses from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport to the city?

    Four city bus lines connect the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport with Piraeus and Athens. It takes you an average of 55min to get from the airport to the city, but buses can take up to 1h to leave the station. The average bus fare to the city is C$ 8.97. If you want to travel from the airport to the surrounding cities, you can opt for five regional buses that stop at the airport.

  • How do I store my luggage at Vancouver Airport?

    The airport allows passengers to store their things at the airport for both short and long-term. The average cost of storing an item ranges between C$ 6.29 and C$ 10.69 per item. The luggage storage and lockers are situated on Level 2 for both Domestic and International Terminals. The services are open from 5am to 1pm for the International Terminals and 5am to 11pm for the Domestic Terminals.

  • What are other alternative transport options from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport?

    You can take a train from the airport to the metro system through the metro line (Blue). Alternatively, there are taxis readily available at the airport. You can access them at Arrivals, Level 3. One-way fares from the airport to Athens city are about C$ 56.84. Travelers using the ferry can take an average of 60min to get to the port from the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.

  • What is the best way to get out of Athens International Airport?

    Buses operated by OSY are a reliable transport option when connecting from ATH upon landing from Vancouver. In particular, four bus lines, 93, 95, 96, and 97, provide direct connections from the airport to downtown. These bus services are available every day of the week, 24 hours a day.

  • Which airlines are suitable when flying with kids from Vancouver to Athens?

    British Airways and American Airlines are some of the airlines you should consider booking when flying to Athens from Vancouver. Both airlines provide priority boarding for travellers accompanied by their kids. Additionally, their airlines have spacious seats with extra legroom in all their cabins.

  • How can I catch the earliest flight from Vancouver to Athens?

    Spending the night at one of the hotels near YVR enhances your convenience if you want to catch the earliest flight from Vancouver to Athens. Fairmont Vancouver Airport is a good hotel option in this case. The facility is not only close to the airport but also offers free airport shuttles.

  • Which other cities can I get to from Athens International Airport?

    Apart from Athens, ATH serves a number of other cities in Greece, including Kipseli, Viron, and Aigaleo. You can conveniently connect from Athens International Airport to any of these cities using rental cars.

Your guide to booking Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average C$ 1,254 – about C$ 207 less than Saturday (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 16% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vancouver Intl Airport to Athens trip for April. Fares historically average C$ 975 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 1,268 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • Vancouver Airport (YVR) has postal services that you can use to send your last-minute postcards to friends and family located at the Domestic Terminal, landside, Level 1.
  • The main terminal of the Athens - Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) has banks, ATMs, bureaux de change, and automatic exchange machines.
  • Vancouver Airport has 12 customer care counters situated throughout the airport, and representatives are available 24h. Some are located at the US Departure Terminal, Level 3, and International Departure Terminal, Level 3.
  • You can find most restaurants and bars in Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport located in Departures of the Main Terminal and a few options in Arrivals.
  • Vancouver Airport has airport ambassadors dressed in green jackets or vests to help passengers around the airport.
  • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport has emergency medical and first aid services for passengers who fall sick on arrival at the airport.
  • Flights from Vancouver to Athens depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and have Athens International Airport (ATH) serving as the destination airport. When connecting to YVR from downtown Vancouver, Canada Line Buses provide the most affordable and reliable transport option. A bus from downtown Vancouver takes about 25 minutes to arrive at YVR.
  • When flying from YVR to ATH, you will be making at least one stop along the way, regardless of the airline you book. Air Canada, Lufthansa, and American Airlines are among the airlines offering the fastest flights, making one stop between YVR and ATH. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Frankfurt Airport (FRA), and Munich International Airport (MUC) serve as the layover airports for American Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air Canada, respectively.

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