Cheap flights from Houston to Athens (ATH) from $430

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Athens (average of $614). Flying from Houston to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,556). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

• What airports serve Athens from Houston?

  There are many airports in Houston, as it is one of the largest cities in Texas and the world. The airport that will take you to Athens, however, is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). It is the busiest and most active airport in Houston and serves millions of people per day. This journey will take you from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Athens International Airport which is named Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH). This is quite a long journey, so you will not find any direct flights on this route, and you will need to have a layover in one of the cities in between. The journey between the two cities will take anywhere between 13h 30min to 31h.

• What airlines fly directly from Houston to Athens?

  There are many airlines that fly from Houston to Athens. Some of these airlines are Lufthansa, United, Turkish, and KLM. Due to this being a long journey, there are no airlines that offer a direct flight from Houston to Athens. The airline you choose to take determines where you will have your layover. It comes as no surprise that most airlines will stop in the city that is their hub. For example, Turkish Airlines will layover in Istanbul and KLM will have a layover in Amsterdam. It is important to take this into consideration when choosing your flight. Please take into consideration the flight time, the cost, the layover location, and the airline when deciding which flight to take. You do not want to end up in a location that could prove to be an inconvenience to you in the long run.

• What are the layover options between Houston and Athens?

  There are quite a few layover options to consider as there are quite a few airlines that will take you from Houston to Athens. Some of the layover options are Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Denver, Newark, and Chicago O’Hare. If you are taking Lufthansa or United, you will stop in Frankfurt and only one stop will be necessary. Of course, you will be taking KLM if you choose to stop in Amsterdam; Turkish airlines if you choose to stop in Istanbul; and the two-stop United and Lufthansa option will require you to stop in Denver, as well.

• Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Houston to Athens?

  A US citizen will need a visa to enter Greece or you will be refused entry at the border crossing. It is also imperative that you have a passport with you as you will not only need it at the crossing, but you will also need it to get past security. The passport you have must be valid for at least six months from the departure date to be a valid passport for travel. You also must have two pages empty to function for visa stamps that you will need. Security at the crossing will also check if you have a return flight booked as you can only stay in the country for up to 90 days. Please take the necessary steps before booking your flight.

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

  Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from Houston. On average, Eleftherios V. has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 10 airlines. Athens Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center.

• Can I find flights from Houston to Athens for under $700 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from Houston to Athens for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $605, but on average you can expect to pay $642.

• Are there last-minute flights available from Houston to Athens for under $1,000?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from Houston to Athens within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

• What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Athens round-trip?

  Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Athens round-trip from $605. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $628, and Air Canada, from $634. American Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

• What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Athens one-way?

  For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $651. Users have also found prices from $858 and $882 on British Airways and Brussels Airlines, respectively.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to Athens?

  When booking a flight from Houston to Athens, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Air Canada or Air France as they are the most popular for this route.

• What does IAH to ATH mean?

  Great question - IAH to ATH just means Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

• Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Houston to Athens?

  Flights departing from Houston and landing in Athens layover in Istanbul most frequently. Houston to Athens flights stop in Frankfurt am Main the next most. Frankfurt am Main is followed by London in terms of the most popular layover location for Houston to Athens flights.

• What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

  If you're on a layover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, or Fatih Camii. Travelers on a layover in Istanbul can visit Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Fatih Camii, by traveling 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 20.8 mi, respectively after landing at Istanbul. Those on a layover in Istanbul in need of a rental car can book one at Istanbul for about $31.

• What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

  Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Konstablerwache, and Oper Frankfurt more than any other notable places. Römerberg, Konstablerwache, and Oper Frankfurt can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 7.7 mi, and 7.0 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can rent a car at Frankfurt am Main for an average daily rate of $42 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

• What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in London?

  The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $43 per day.

• Where are the least popular layover locations for Houston to Athens flights?

  Houston to Athens flights have a layover in Amsterdam least often. Paris sees the next fewest layovers on Houston to Athens flights.

• Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Athens that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your Houston to Athens flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from Houston to Athens with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Houston to Athens flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Athens that include hotel bookings?

  Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

• How can I find direct flights from Houston to Athens?

  After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Athens.

• Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Athens?

  Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

• Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Athens that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from Houston to Athens offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Houston to Athens?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Houston to Athens flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the Houston to Athens flight deals updated?

  The Houston to Athens flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.