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

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 pm and lands at 6:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:55 pm and lands at 6:50 pm.

The flight takes about 55m.

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

A nonstop flight from Athens to Izmir takes 55m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Athens to Izmir range from $158 to $273, with an average of $206 over the past 12 months. Anything below $158 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $171 round-trip via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared to $206 for nonstop.

Aegean Airlines is the only airline operating Athens to Izmir flights. 71% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $47–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

One-way fares from Athens to Izmir are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $134, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt Airport (ADB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $40 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hit
• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Yours Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Athens to Izmir route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Athens to Izmir. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $148 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $295, a difference of $147.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Aegean Airlines operates flights between Athens and Izmir.

Flying via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 6h 24m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and 6h 57m via Istanbul (IST).

Izmir is 1 hour ahead of Athens (Turkey Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Izmir are İzmir Arkeoloji Müzesi, Dokuz Eylül Meydani and Kemeralti Çarşisi. These are among the most viewed places in Izmir on KAYAK.

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 always check the fare details before booking.