Question 1

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Athens, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

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Booking a flight to Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is your only option if you intend on flying to Athens. It is only a 19.7 km journey from Eleftherios V. to Athens’s city centre.

Question 3

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 4

What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

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

Question 5

Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (32 hours 35 minutes).

Question 6

Does Athens Eleftherios V. have rental cars?

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

Question 7

Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

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

Question 8

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 Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?

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The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Athens are Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways.

Question 10

How long is the flight to Athens?

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On average, a flight from Auckland to Athens takes 32 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Athens from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Athens are Etihad Airways, Air China and Turkish Airlines.

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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.

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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).

Return from	$1,869
One-way from	$941
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$3,432

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