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Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport

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Flights to Athens

Athens International Airport is the only airport in Athens. Flights arrive in Athens from around Greece, including the many islands of the Aegean and Ionian seas. International flights to Athens are available from around Europe, the US, and Asia.

Which is the main airport in Athens?

Athens International Airport (ATH) is the main airport in Athens. Located approximately 13 miles from the city center, public transport options from the airport quickly take passengers into Athens.

Which airlines offer flights to Athens?

International flights are operated by many different airlines travelling to Athens, including American Airlines, Swiss Airlines, and Lufthansa. Domestic flights from other cities in Greece and the islands are offered by Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines, among others. As a popular summer holiday destination, there are a higher number of flights to the city in the warmer months of the year.

Why travel by plane to Athens?

Flying is the quickest option for traveling to Athens. Flights to Athens from European cities usually take under four hours. The total flying time from the US depends on the departure airport and where the layover is. For example, from New York, it is just over 10 hours of flight time via Copenhagen or over 11 hours if traveling via Istanbul.

Before you travel to Athens by plane - good to know!

The majority of visitors traveling to Athens will be interested in seeing the famous sights, such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon. This ancient city is packed with ruins dating back to the 5th century BCE. The Theatre of Dionysos and the temple of Olympian Zeus are well worth a visit. Inside the ultra-modern building of the Acropolis Museum, there are over 4,000 ancient artifacts, sculptures, and everyday items found in the area. The Athens Riviera is 30 minutes from the city center and offers visitors a more peaceful escape from the crowds. Beautiful beaches, a sophisticated ambiance, and stylish restaurants make this area a favorite with tourists and locals.

The Metro system in Athens, known as the Attiko, covers a large area and is easy to use. Trains run from early in the morning until 11:30 p.m. with extended hours on Friday and Saturday until 2:30 a.m. Children under the age of six travel for free and for all other travelers, tickets for an unlimited number of journeys are available for one, three, or five days.

Airlines: Olympic Air, Swiss and Air Atlanta Europe flights to Athens

Find the best trip to Athens with Omio's flight partners Olympic Air, Swiss and Air Atlanta Europe! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a plane and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct flights to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair plane ticket to Athens includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia.

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