Flying from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Los Angeles.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Los Angeles to ATH.
With more people on the move during busy periods like December, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to ATH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 29 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to ATH flight, stay in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Athens. How long it takes to get there by car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is $497. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,062. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to ATH. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). July is the busiest month to travel to Athens. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your Los Angeles to ATH plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC.
More about Athens
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Athens right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
Your trip to Athens wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you won't want to miss include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres northwest of Athens, a visit to Larisa will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, Kalamaria is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Macedonian Tomb Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Thetidos Park.