Athens essentials
- Country
- Greece
- Airports
- Athens International (ATH)
- Cheapest time to fly
- November to March is usually cheapest; June to August is peak season.
- From the airport
- Metro Line 3 and the X95 bus link the airport with central Athens. Island ferries leave from Piraeus and Rafina.
- Time difference
- 7 hours ahead of Toronto (can shift by an hour when clocks change)
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is expected to start in late 2026.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Cheapest flights to Athens from Canada
Nonstop flights
- From Toronto: Air Canada and Air Transat (seasonal)
- From Montreal: Air Canada and Air Transat (seasonal)
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Athens: common questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens from Canada?
November to March is usually cheapest; June to August is peak season.
Which airport do you fly into for Athens?
Athens International (ATH). Metro Line 3 and the X95 bus link the airport with central Athens. Island ferries leave from Piraeus and Rafina.
Do Canadians need a visa for Greece?
Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is expected to start in late 2026.
Which Canadian cities fly to Athens?
Viorvo tracks fares to Athens from Toronto, Montreal. Each route page shows the lowest recent fares and the cheapest month.