How can I find cheap flights to Athens on eDreams?
At eDreams you will find flights from $11 to Athens. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to Athens.
When's the best time to book flights to Athens?
By this we mean when travellers book their tickets. For the best time to actually travel to Athens, read on.
When's the best time to go to Athens?
According to our customers' flight searches, the best time to fly to Athens is March.
The next best month to travel to Athens is February.
And let's not forget April, the third top choice for travelling to Athens.
However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can highlight December as the least popular month for flights to Athens.
What are the cheapest airlines flying to Athens?
Looking at the prices of our customers' bookings from US to Athens, your best bet for cheap flights is:
- Norse Atlantic Airways: the average price of a one way flight is $769.98 . The average price of a New York City ticket to Athens is $769.99 and $2,186.30 if you leave from Seattle, WA.
- ITA Airways: a one-way ticket costs on average $886.94: this has been calculated taking as a reference the average price of flights of New York City to Athens, which amounts to $713.04 and that of flights departing from Chicago, whose average price is $1,128.82.
- American Airlines: the average price of a one-way ticket is $893.32. The flight between New York City and Athens costs on average $803.59 and the ticket price from Newark, NJ round the $851.67.
Which airlines fly to Athens?
Airlines flying direct from the US to Athens include:
- Sky Express, with flights from New York City, Newark, NJ and from Tel Aviv - Yafo, for example.
- Ryanair also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from Cairo, Newark, NJ and Tel Aviv - Yafo.
- Aegean Airlines, with flights from Tel Aviv - Yafo to Athens and Istanbul and also from Larnaca.
Airlines with indirect flights to Athens include:
- Turkish Airlines, which flies from New York City, Newark, NJ or Chicago.
- Etihad Airways, with flights from Tampa, FL and San Francisco, CA, as well as from Houston, TX.
- Lufthansa, with flights from Newark, NJ, New York City and also Philadelphia, PA.
How long before a flight to Athens should I be at the airport?
If you want to be on time for your flight to Athens, you should get to the airport at least two to three hours in advance. Check-ins, security controls, customs, and boarding the airplane can take some time. At eDreams, you can find the best deals for flights to Athens departing from over 165 cities and choose from a variety of services that will improve your time at the airport and guarantee a much better travel experience, such as priority boarding and additional luggage. For more convenience, when booking your flight to Athens with eDreams you can also add insurance or opt for a refundable fare and have a problem-free trip!
How many airports are in Athens and which is the main one?
Athens has 1 airport.
E. Venizelos Airport operates domestic and international flights to 165 cities.
Some of the most popular destinations are Thira - Santorini, Tel Aviv - Yafo and Irakleion.
How far is Athens’s airport from the city centre?
Athens’s airport E. Venizelos Airport is located 12 miles from the city centre.
What is the weather like in Athens?
If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to Athens is in July, August and June, when the average temperature reaches 91ºF, while August, July and September are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 28 hours.
However, if you prefer colder temperatures, make sure you visit Athens during January, February or March to experience an average of 42ºF.
For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during December, November and January, when the average precipitation in Athens is 61mm, while the months of July, August and June are drier, with an average of 7mm.