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Quick Flight Summary from Vancouver to Athens

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    C$ 940
  • Direct flight duration 19 hour 45 min
  • Arrival airports ATH
  • Best days to book Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    C$ 1,001

Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Athens

Shortest Flight

American Airlines

American Airlines
24 Sep, Thu
Vancouver – Athens
1d 11h 55m
1 stop
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Last update: 24 August 2026 07:53

Estimated Prices for Vancouver to Athens Flights

Cheapest Day24 September Thursday
Best Price
C$ 976
Average Price
C$ 1,008
C$ 1,040
C$ 976
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Transportation to Airport from Vancouver City Center

Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport

There are transportation options such as train, taxi and rental car to go to Coal Harbour Airport from the city centre.

Taxi

You can get to Coal Harbour Airport by taxis from any location in the city centre. Depending on the density of traffic, you can use your time in a more economical way with the taxis, which is the fastest option you can choose, compared to the other options. Taxis that are in service 24 hours a day can be a good choice for you in this sense.

Bus

You can get to Coal Harbour Airport from the city centre by bus as well. You can find yourself at the airport after a comfortable ride on a bus, which is a more affordable option than taxi.

There are different bus lines in the city and you can learn which one you should take from the airport’s website or from the information desk at the airport.

Train

You may also choose train for transportation. You can easily get to the airport from the city centre by taking the trains running every 15 minutes.

Rent a Car

In addition to the rent a car offices in the terminal building, there are also rent a car offices in the city centre that you can rent a car from.

You can rent a car from the companies’ head offices and when you get to the airport, you can drop off the car to the offices inside the airport building. There are many rent a car companies you can choose from.

Airport Information

Coal Harbour Airport, where seaplanes take off from,  is located near the Vancouver city centre and there are 18 seaplanes in service here. In Coal Harbour Airport, which has a small terminal building, there are luxurious recreational halls with ocean views.

Although services inside the terminal are limited, there are many areas of activity around the airport such as restaurants, cafes, shops, business centers and hotels.


Vancouver Intl. Airport

There are many transportation options to choose from to go to Vancouver International Airport from the city center, such as taxi, bus, train, bicycle, car rental.

Taxi

You can make a very comfortable trip to the airport thanks to the improved and comfortable taxis in Vancouver. It can be very convenient to catch your plane by taking a taxi that you can call from many points in the city.

Bus

City buses are a transport option that will allow you to go to the airport economically. After a journey of about 20 minutes, the buses will get you to Vancouver Airport. For the passengers who will come from distant areas such as Whistler, Victoria and Duke Point on the island, long-distance buses continue to serve you.

Train

Trains, which are both fast and affordable, will allow you to get to Vancouver Airport in short time, without getting tired. In approximately 26 minutes you can get to the airport by the trains, which you can take from the central train station or from all the stops.

Bicycle

Those who want to travel with their private bikes can do it easily in Vancouver thanks to bicycle routes. Bicycles, which are preferred over motor vehicles in order to balance climate conditions, are now more preferred by passengers.

Car Rental

You can easily get to the airport by renting a car from companies such as National, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty which have offices in the city center. You can deliver the car to the office at the airport.

Airport Information

Located on Vancouver Island, Vancouver Airport is 12 kilometers from the city center and is Canada's second busiest airport. At the airport, there are a number of buildings in the main terminal, including Domestic, International and South terminals. At Vancouver Airport, which covers a very large area, security measures are highly developed, welcoming and relaxing salons are spacious, while at the same time many services are provided for passengers.

There is a lost-goods office for lost items, an office for postal services, health service for emergency cases, massage service for relaxation, a hairdresser, a suitcase repair shop, a luggage store and a big playground for children to have a good time at the airport.

All passengers can stay at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel in Vancouver Airport, which also has a hotel to meet the needs of passengers who need accommodation. There are also many shops and venues for those who want to shop at the airport and meet their eating and drinking needs.

Among the eating and drinking places in the international terminal are Hanami, Koho, Milestone's, Vino Volo, Galiano Bakery Cafe, Starbucks, Sweet Maple Market, Tim Hortons, Hudson News & Euro Cafe, A & W, Famous Famiglia, Fortune Work, Hanami Express, Subway, Thai Hang, Toshi Teppanyaki and Wendy's.

Among shopping malls in the terminal are the Beauty Shop, Collection, Hermes, LEs Boutiques, Thinking Canada, Affordable Luxuries, Brooks Brothers, Mountain Style Shop, Shades of Time, Tech on the Go and PGA Tour Shop.

Among the eating and drinking places in the domestic terminal are Carl's Jr, Pizza Hut, Cameron Foods, Monkey's Grill, Palomino Bar & Grill, Stanley's Happy Landing Lounge, White Spot, Vino Volo, Javau Cafe, Starbucks, Sweet Maple Market, Tim Hortons, Booster Juice, BG Urban Cafe, Rice Tales, Green Bean Cafe, Wok n'Roll, Vera's Burger Shack and Subway.

Transportation to Athens City Center from Airport

Athens Intl. Airport

The capital of Greece, Athens, is one of the cities that informs much of today with its history and culture, and for this reason attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Over 15 million visitors pass through the only airport of Athens, Elefterios Venizelos International Airport. It’s possible to reach Athens centre, located 20 km away from the airport by metro, train, taxi, rental car, and bus. 

Bus

Elefterios Venizelos International Airport is one of the airports with the most convenient methods of reaching the city centre. You can reach the central locations of Sintagma Square, Athena Academy, and Agios Fanourious by taking the X95 from the bus stops located in front of the airport administration building. The journey to the city centre should take around an hour. Once you are at the 16th stop, Evangelismos Hospital, you can take either walk, or take the 732 bus for three stops, to reach Sintagma Square.

You can also reach various areas in Athens from the airport by taking buses 54, 608, 622, 732, and 815.

Train – Metro

There’s been a recent switch in Athens from Greek to Latin alphabet for station names, however the Latin alphabet is not yet used everywhere. This is why it’s probably a good idea to keep an idea of how many stops you need to go when using public transport. You should pay attention to this detail is you take the train from Venizelos Airport to the centre.

The M3 line goes all the way to Sintagma from the airport. Sintagma is the 15th stop. Once you’ve reached Sintagma Square, the home of the Greek Parliament, then you can reach Omonia, another important centre, in just 3 stops by taking the metro. There is also a train line going directly to Port Pire from the airport.

Taxi

It’s possible to reach everywhere in the city by taking a taxi from the airport, however the fixed fare is only applied to Sintagma, Monastiraki, and Omonia. The good conversation of Athenian taxi drivers can be an additional bonus.

Car Rental

You can explore the various areas of Athens and Greece by renting a car at Venizelos Airport. The airport does offer its own car rental service alongside the many car rental agencies. Once you’ve rented your car you should travel 9km along the A64 and then join up with the Attiki highway. This will take you directly to centre of Athens.  

Athens Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Friday
28 Aug
Clear
36°25°
Today
Saturday
29 Aug
Cloudy
33°24°
Sunday
30 Aug
Clear
34°23°
Monday
31 Aug
Clear
34°24°
Tuesday
1 Sep
Clear
35°24°

More Information About Athens

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Vancouver-Athens flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Vancouver-Athens flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Vancouver-Athens flights, you can use Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport, Vancouver Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Athens Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Vancouver-Athens is 9781 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 12 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Vancouver-Athens flights is Monday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with American Airlines starts from approximately C$ 976.
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American Airlines
C$ 976
1 piece cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment

Last update: 24.08.2026

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