Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Ideally the best times to book flights to Athens are spring and late autumn. This is when the weather is not too hot for sightseeing, and the tourist hordes have yet to descend or have left. Aim for between March to May and October to November and you may also find cheaper flight tickets and deals on accommodation. If you don’t mind the heat and the crowds then the summer months are best for outdoor festivals such as: The Athens and Epidaurus Festival (mid- June to mid-September) showcasing music and dance performances; Lycabettus Festival (May to September) featuring musical and theatrical performances on Lycabettus Hill; Rockwave Festival (June to July) a music festival held in Malakasa a few miles outside of Athens and the Athens International Dance Festival (July).

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V., which is the city’s only airport. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is located 19.7 km from the centre of Athens.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Athens. Flying to Athens in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 4

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

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Athens (average of $1,191). Flying to Athens in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,525). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 5

When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens?

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

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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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Question 8

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

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Yes, flights with stopovers 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.

Question 9

What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

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

Question 10

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?

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Athens Eleftherios V. Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport typically cost $34, while return flights cost around $89.

Question 11

How much is a return flight to Athens?

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A return flight to Athens will typically cost around $115, however they can be found for as little as $60.

Question 12

Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 15 minutes).

Question 13

Does Athens Eleftherios V. Airport have car hire?

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

Question 14

Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

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

Question 15

What does ATH mean?

Accepted Answer

Great question - ATH just means Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

Question 16

When is the best time to fly to Athens?

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Peak season

Book cheap flights to Athens, one of the top city ­break destinations in the world. Hosting the Olympic Games in 2004 has given this once smoggy and dirty city a new lease on life. If Athens is not on your bucket list then it should be, this is where western civilisation was founded and it has enough ruins to impress any budding archaeologists or history buffs. Nearly 2,500 years old, the impressive Parthenon perches proudly on the Acropolis and is usually the first stop on travellers itineraries. Other sites of note when you book your flights to Athens include the Temple of Hephaestus, the Ancient Agora, Theatre of Dionysus and the Roman Herodes Atticus amphitheatre that are scattered around the base of the Acropolis. Plaka, the oldest section of Athens, is a popular tourist area chock full of tourist shops, galleries, jewellery stores, museums and cafes. In general it is a busy city but especially so during summer when hordes of visitors book their flights to Athens despite the heat. Temperatures can reach well into the mid­-30Cs. August is the hottest month and many local business owners shut up shop and go on holiday to escape the heat. If you are planning on visiting Athens in summer bring cool clothing and do your sightseeing in the early morning, and early evening.

Off season:

Winter is not a typical time for people to book flights to Athens but the weather is on average a crisp 10C in January and February. It can get colder than this too with snow falling in Athens on occasion. However, visit during the off season and you can expect fewer tourists queuing to get into the ancient sites, great prices on rooms and cheap flight tickets.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Ideally the best times to book flights to Athens are spring and late autumn. This is when the weather is not too hot for sightseeing, and the tourist hordes have yet to descend or have left. Aim for between March to May and October to November and you may also find cheaper flight tickets and deals on accommodation. If you don’t mind the heat and the crowds then the summer months are best for outdoor festivals such as: The Athens and Epidaurus Festival (mid­- June to mid-­September) showcasing music and dance performances; Lycabettus Festival (May to September) featuring musical and theatrical performances on Lycabettus Hill; Rockwave Festival (June to July) a music festival held in Malakasa a few miles outside of Athens and the Athens International Dance Festival (July).

Question 18

How long is the flight to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Sydney to Athens: 21 hours.

Flights from Melbourne to Athens: 20 hours 40 minutes.

Flights from Brisbane to Athens: 21 hours 55 minutes.

Flights from Perth to Athens: 17 hours 40 minutes.

Question 19

Which airlines operate flights to Athens?

Accepted Answer

There are plenty of airlines operating flights to Athens from Australia, so be sure to shop around to get the best deal. Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airlines, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways and EgyptAir are just a few options. The cheapest flights to Athens can be found in January and February, and flying from Perth is the quickest low­cost route.

Question 20

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

Flights to Athens arrive at Athens International Airport (ATH) around 35 km east of the city. The Athens metro line 3 runs from the airport to Syntagma Square and Monastiraki – two of the key points in Athens ­with a journey time of half an hour. There are direct buses from the airport arrivals level to central Athens (40 minutes), as well as an express bus to the port of Piraeus (1 hour 15 minutes). Taxis are available at the taxi rank outside the arrivals terminal 24 hours a day.

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What is good to know if travelling to Athens?

How long is the flight to Athens?

Which airlines operate flights to Athens?

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

What does ATH mean?

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?

How much is a return flight to Athens?

Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

Does Athens Eleftherios V. Airport have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

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