What airport is cheapest to fly to in Athens?

Low cost Athens flights Budget trips to Athens are possible when travellers fly into Athens Airport/Athens International Airport (ATH), (also known as Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.) Located 35 km east of the city of Athens, this airport is the only option for low cost flights into the area.



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The best affordable way to reach Greece from Europe is by plane, and your options are myriad. To Athens, budget carriers like easyJet and Ryanair have everyday cheap fares from across Europe, as do traditional carriers such as Air France and Lufthansa.

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This high demand is one factor driving the rising costs, with passengers willing to pay higher prices and many airlines still not back to running their pre-pandemic number of flights. Mr Boland said huge demand for holidays have combined with inflationary pressure to create a “perfect storm of spiralling costs.”

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Athens. Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price. High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly from United States is January.

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The cheapest transportation option is the X95 Express Bus, costing just €5.50 but taking over an hour to get to the centre. The fastest option is a taxi or private transfer, taking just 25 minutes for a door-to-door service. Alternatively, you can use the metro system and pay €9 to get to Syntagma Square in 40 minutes.

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Athens Airport to City Center by Taxi The taxi fare is flat, at 40€/42$ during the daytime (05:00 am – 00:00 am) and 55€/58$ during the night shift, while the total journey to Athens city center lasts 35-40 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

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The long history and rich culture of Athens have made this city an interesting destination in Greece, particularly for its fine archaeological sites. In brief, it is recommended to stay at least 3 full days in order to visit the most impressive and significant sights, taste the traditional cuisine and shop leisurely.

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