Ottawa to Spata-Artemida (YOW–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YOW–ATH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Spata-Artemida from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→ATH | YUL→ATH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 5 |
| Weekly flights | – | 29 |
| Flight time | 8h 39m | 9h |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · ATH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Spata-Artemida.
Canadian citizens enter Greece and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone.
Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.
Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.
Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.
YOW–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to ATH
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
YOW to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to ATH is about 8 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,826 miles (7,766 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).