Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
New York's timezone is UTC-4, which makes New York six hours behind Athens.
Your ATH to LGA flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and LGA:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Logan International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
At the moment, $892 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,067. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to LGA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to LaGuardia Airport.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that leave from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to LaGuardia Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LGA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Ace Rent a Car or Thrifty to explore New York and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from LaGuardia Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
The street address for LGA is Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to LaGuardia Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit New York based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to LaGuardia Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ATH to LGA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
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