Flying from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MDW to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chicago Midway International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MDW and ATH include:
Philadelphia International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$968 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chicago Midway International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,374. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MDW to ATH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MDW to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
77.88% of flights that take off from Chicago Midway International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Chicago to Chicago Midway International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MDW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chicago Midway International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Athens in January.
Book your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MDW to ATH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.