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— ATH
Jan 16 — Jan 231
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Fri 1/23
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Flights to Athens in 2025

Cheapest flights to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Athens. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:25 pmJFK - ATH
Nonstop9h 30mDelta
Tue 1/206:05 amATH - JFK
1 stop20h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/17$482
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:25 pmJFK - ATH
Nonstop9h 30mKLM
Wed 1/146:05 amATH - JFK
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 12/17$483
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:25 pmJFK - ATH
Nonstop9h 30mDelta
Thu 1/226:05 amATH - JFK
2 stops19h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/17$488
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:55 pmEWR - ATH
1 stop11h 45mAustrian Airlines
Mon 1/121:25 pmATH - EWR
1 stop31h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/15$498
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:55 pmEWR - ATH
1 stop11h 45mAustrian Airlines
Thu 1/151:25 pmATH - EWR
1 stop31h 50mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/15$500
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:10 pmJFK - ATH
1 stop11h 30mAustrian Airlines
Tue 1/208:40 amATH - JFK
1 stop12h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$501
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:55 pmEWR - ATH
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/2012:50 pmATH - EWR
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$501
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:55 pmEWR - ATH
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/161:45 pmATH - EWR
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$507
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:10 pmJFK - ATH
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/237:05 amATH - JFK
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$510
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:40 pmEWR - ATH
1 stop22h 55mSWISS
Wed 1/147:05 amATH - EWR
1 stop13h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/15$511
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:40 pmJFK - ATH
1 stop16h 55mDelta
Wed 1/216:05 amATH - JFK
2 stops23h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/17$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:55 pmEWR - ATH
1 stop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/237:05 amATH - EWR
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$529

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Find the latest flights to Athens in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 17, 2025.

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$507 or less

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From New York to Athens Eleftherios V.
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Locate flights to Athens that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Athens that are best for you.

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New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

1:55 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop9h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/23

7:55 am-11:25 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$419

New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

1:15 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop9h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/19

7:25 am-10:55 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$424

NewarkAthens

EWR - ATH

EWRATH

Newark

Mon 1/26

5:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 1/29

7:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$447

NewarkAthens

EWR - ATH

EWRATH

Newark

Sun 1/25

5:30 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 1/29

11:25 am-1:25 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$450

NewarkAthens

EWR - ATH

EWRATH

Newark

Thu 1/29

5:30 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 2/5

7:30 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$451

NewarkAthens

EWR - ATH

EWRATH

Newark

Sat 1/17

5:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/2

7:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$459

NewarkAthens

EWR - ATH

EWRATH

Newark

Wed 4/15

6:50 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 4/21

7:30 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$464

NewarkAthens

EWR - ATH

EWRATH

Newark

Wed 1/14

5:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/3

9:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$464

NewarkAthens

EWR - ATH

EWRATH

Newark

Sat 1/17

5:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 2/5

7:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$469

NewarkAthens

EWR - ATH

EWRATH

Newark

Mon 1/12

5:30 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 2/7

7:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$469

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Compare providers for flights to Athens

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Athens in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Athens flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Mytrip to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Athens flight deals on Cheapflights and Mytrip. This is based on searches made for Athens flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: Mytrip is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Athens flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Mytrip has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Athens. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Athens

When is the best time to book a flight to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Athens?

On average, a flight from New York to Athens takes 11 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Athens from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Athens should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Athens

The most flights from New York to Athens are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Athens are United Airlines, Norse Atlantic Airways and Emirates.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $411
Delta
Delta
From $121
Norse Atlantic Airways
Norse Atlantic Airways
From $328
British Airways
British Airways
From $449

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Athens are LEVEL, Norse Atlantic Airways and Scandinavian Airlines.

Rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Athens

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Athens trip
Airlines
Norse Atlantic Airways

Norse Atlantic Premium Economy includes reclining seats and complimentary food and drinks.


Norse Classic fares include a meal on flights longer than six hours and a carry-on bag.

Read more about Norse Atlantic AirwaysBy Victoria M. Walker
Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines offers travel sets with sleep masks and ear plugs for Economy passengers on long flights.


Turkish Airlines Business Class provides lie-flat seats with direct aisle access on most aircraft.

Read more about Turkish AirlinesBy Jessica Macdonald
Scandinavian Airlines

SAS Business Class features lie-flat beds and multi-course meals on long-haul flights.


SAS Plus offers extra legroom and enhanced recline with meals served on real china.

Read more about Scandinavian AirlinesBy Robert Schrader
Delta

Delta One offers 180-degree flat-bed seats with duvets and lumbar pillows on long-haul routes.


Delta Comfort Plus provides extra legroom and complimentary alcoholic drinks on international flights.

Read more about DeltaBy Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United Polaris Business Class features lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding on long-haul routes.


United Premium Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded food on international flights.

Read more about United AirlinesBy Harriet Baskas
British Airways

BA Club Suite offers solo pods with doors for privacy on select aircraft.


British Airways Premium Economy provides extra seat width and legroom in a dedicated cabin.

Read more about British AirwaysBy Gabriel Leigh
Airports
ATH

For a quick city transfer, take the Athens Metro Blue Line from ATH to Syntagma station in about 30 minutes.

Read more about ATHBy Brandon Schultz
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Expert on Norse Atlantic Airways

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Victoria M. Walker is an award-winning travel reporter who writes the “Carrying On” newsletter. Victoria writes about airlines and hotels and fell in love with travel after her first flight in 2014. She was raised in Virginia and is based in Brooklyn, NY. She is interested in finding the best pizza and coffee in every city she visits.

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Expert on Scandinavian Airlines

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on British Airways

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Expert on ATH

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Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated December 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Greece, such as Emirates, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Norse Atlantic Airways
7.1
Good
169 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,583 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

FAQs about flying to Athens

Athens, Greece airport overview

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), otherwise known as Athens International, is a two-terminal airport, gateway to a country rich with history and tourism options. It is just 12 miles (20km) east of Athens’ city center, the perfect destination for travelers who want to discover popular ancient Greek sites such as the Acropolis and Plaka, or for those using the city as a stop-off point before exploring the islands of Greece.

There’s plenty to do at Athens Airport, which offers a range of world-class shopping opportunities as well as a host of local souvenirs and mementos. The airport has won two awards for best airport in Southern Europe and is an important link between Europe and Asia.

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is a major hub for Greece’s national carrier Olympic Air as well as Aegean Airlines. With austerity measures being the catchphrase across Greece and much of Europe it’s good to know that there are many low-cost carriers and budget airlines that offer cheap flights to Athens International Airport, including Blue1, easyJet, Fly Hellas, Aer Lingus and IZair.

Athens International Airport is well-connected to central Athens by rail and road networks and is the perfect start to a fun vacation in Greece. This Greek airport has also been awarded two Green Building Awards for energy efficiency and awareness, so travelers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint can sleep easy knowing Athens International Airport is doing its bit.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

    For a flight to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V.. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is just 12.3 mi from the center of the city. ATH handles an average of 6 flights per day from New York. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 26 airlines have flights to Eleftherios V. from New York.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Athens if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Athens on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Athens.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?

    Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost $21, while round-trip flights cost around $12.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Athens?

    A round-trip flight to Athens will typically cost around $161, however they can be found for as little as $12.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 5 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Athens Concert Hall?

    If being close to Athens Concert Hall is important to you, you’ll want to land at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

  • Does Athens Eleftherios V. have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

    Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0.0 mi away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

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Traveling to a place near Athens?

Book flights to Athens if you plan to visit one of these locations
Glyfada
Piraeus
Tolo
Galaxidi

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