Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Flights from PHL to ATH start at 18:30 — the first with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:35 with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PHL to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PHL and ATH:
Naples International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
ر.ق. 1,183 is currently the best price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 2,271. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book ten months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PHL to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PHL to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL's address is Industrial Highway and Island Road.
78.93% of flights that leave from Philadelphia International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PHL? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
