Flying from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens two hours ahead of Newcastle.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NCL to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newcastle Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NCL and ATH:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
$101 is the best price for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $291. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NCL to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Newcastle Airport to Athens International Airport.
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Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NCL)
Newcastle Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart NCL reach their destination without delay.
Central Newcastle to Newcastle Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Newcastle Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near NCL:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATH if you're taking a late Newcastle Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Newcastle Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Newcastle Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from NCL to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.