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Only Aegean Airlines operates flights between Athens and Izmir.

Flights from Athens to Izmir usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt (ADB).

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

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Athens to Izmir.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $177 round-trip via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared to $199 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 77% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) - 9% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Athens to Izmir route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $148 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $276: a $128 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Athens to Izmir route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Athens to Izmir flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Izmir are İzmir Arkeoloji Müzesi, Izmir City Centre and Kulturpark. These are among the most viewed places in Izmir on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 6:23 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 7:23 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 58m.

A nonstop flight from Athens to Izmir takes 0h 58m, covering 177 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Athens to Izmir are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $135.

Aegean Airlines is the only airline operating Athens to Izmir flights. 69% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 33m, compared with 6h 57m via Istanbul (IST) and 7h 41m via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt Airport (ADB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hit
· Avec Car Rental
· Yours Car Rental
· CIRCULAR
· ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Round-trip flights from Athens to Izmir range from $160 to $271, with an average of $200 over the past 12 months. Anything below $160 counts as a good deal.