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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from İzmir to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £278 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £278, while a flight costs an average of £278.
Distance: 302 km
Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|
£278 Average Price Cheapest | £215 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 9h 55m sooner (2h 48m by flight vs 12h 43m by car). Tickets start at around £278 compared to roughly £215 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Athens from İzmir by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from İzmir to Athens is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between İzmir and Athens as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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