{
  "response": {
    "Key": "ATH-GR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ATH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Athens",
      "fullCity": "Athens, Greece",
      "airport": "Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "GR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Greece"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Greece can I fly to from Athens?",
        "answer": "From Athens you can fly non-stop to many Greek islands like Santorini, Mykonos, Crete (Heraklion and Chania), Rhodes and Corfu, as well as cities like Thessaloniki and Alexandroupoli. Smaller islands often require a connection through Athens or a seasonal direct flight. Travelers choose based on whether they want beaches, history or nightlife, and ferries are an alternative for nearby islands."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Athens to Greece?",
        "answer": "Athens is the main international airport in Greece, so this question doesn't apply in the usual way. If you are asking about domestic flights within Greece, there are many non-stop connections from Athens to islands and other cities on Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air and Sky Express."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Athens to Greece?",
        "answer": "Athens is in Greece, so domestic flights are operated by Aegean Airlines and Sky Express, plus seasonal charters. International connections are not applicable."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Athens to Greece?",
        "answer": "From Athens to Greece, the cheapest time to fly is typically on Mondays and during late night or early morning departures, based on data for the Athens–Heraklion route. Peak summer and major holidays tend to be more expensive, so traveling in shoulder or off-peak months can help you save. Booking a few weeks to a couple of months ahead is generally wise for domestic Greek flights.",
        "methodology": "The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Greece?",
        "answer": "In Greece, Athens is the main gateway with its ancient landmarks. From there, many fly or ferry to Santorini and Mykonos for iconic island views, while Crete offers diverse history and beaches and Thessaloniki provides a vibrant cultural scene in the north."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Athens to Greece?",
        "answer": "Since Athens is in Greece, a U.S. citizen traveling domestically within Greece does not need a visa. For international arrivals into Greece, U.S. citizens can enter visa-free for short tourist stays under Schengen rules, but an EU electronic travel authorization is expected soon and entry requirements can change."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Greece are best to fly into from Athens?",
        "answer": "From Athens the best airport is Athens International itself since it is the main gateway with the most long-haul options and ferry and train connections to the islands and mainland. For resort and regional travel, flying into island airports like Heraklion, Rhodes or Corfu works well during the summer season."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Greece?",
        "answer": "For Greece, late April to early June and September to mid-October offer warm weather, fewer tourists and lower prices than the peak July-August season, especially on islands like Santorini and Mykonos. Spring brings wildflowers and autumn has pleasant sea temperatures."
      }
    }
  }
}