{ "response": { "Key": "US-ATH", "orig": { "code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States" }, "dest": { "code": "ATH", "type": "airport", "city": "Athens", "fullCity": "Athens, Greece", "airport": "Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "From which cities in United States can I fly to Athens?", "answer": "Seven US cities offer nonstop flights to Athens: New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL), Boston (BOS), Atlanta (ATL), and Washington (IAD). New York has the most frequent service with 135 weekly flights on carriers including United, Emirates, Norse Atlantic, Delta, and American, while other cities see fewer weekly departures. For one-stop options, common connecting hubs within the US include those same gateway cities or others like Miami or Dallas, and European hubs like London, Frankfurt, or Istanbul also serve as major connection points. Travelers typically choose a departure city based on proximity to home and the number of available flights, with New York offering the greatest flexibility and frequency.", "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q1": { "question": "How long is the flight from United States to Athens?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from New York to Athens take about 9 hours 25 minutes, while from Chicago it's around 10 hours 15 minutes. Other US gateways like Boston, Philadelphia, and Charlotte also offer nonstop service, typically between 9 and 10.5 hours. One-stop itineraries from cities without nonstop service can add several hours depending on the connection.", "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); the typical time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there direct flights from United States to Athens?", "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from the United States to Athens, Greece. Seven US cities offer direct service: New York (JFK) on United, Emirates, Norse Atlantic, Delta, and American; Chicago (ORD) on United and American; Charlotte (CLT) and Philadelphia (PHL) on American; Boston (BOS) and Atlanta (ATL) on Delta; and Washington, DC (IAD) on United. Flight times range from about 9 to 10.5 hours, with Boston being the shortest at around 550 minutes. All non-stop flights are daytime departures, with no red-eye options available from these gateways.", "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q3": { "question": "Which cities in United States are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Athens?", "answer": "New York City is usually the cheapest U.S. departure city for flying to Athens, with round-trip fares starting around $660, followed closely by Houston at $663. Other affordable origins include Phoenix ($683), St. Louis ($696), Orlando ($724), and San Diego ($727). In total, about 33 U.S. cities offer service to Athens.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q5": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from United States to Athens?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Athens are typically January, February, and November, avoiding summer peak travel. For the best fares, book 2 to 4 months ahead, fly midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday), and choose red-eye or early morning departures." }, "q6": { "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from United States to Athens?", "answer": "For flights from the United States to Athens, fares are typically lowest when booked about 5 weeks before departure. Keep in mind that holidays and peak travel periods tend to sell out earlier, so booking further ahead is wise for those dates.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q8": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights from United States to Athens?", "answer": "Baggage rules on flights from the US to Athens vary by airline. Standard economy usually includes one checked bag, but basic or light economy fares may not. Premium cabins typically allow two. Always confirm with your airline before you pack." }, "q9": { "question": "Are overnight or red eye flights available from United States to Athens?", "answer": "No red-eye or overnight flights are available from the United States to Athens; all nonstop services from the seven US gateways—including New York, Chicago, and Atlanta—operate during daytime hours. These flights typically depart in the afternoon or evening and arrive the following morning or afternoon, given the 9- to 11-hour duration, but none are scheduled as red-eyes. Travelers seeking overnight flights would need to consider connecting itineraries, though nonstop options remain the most direct choice.", "methodology": "Red-eye availability is flagged from the scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI), marking services that leave late at night and arrive the following morning.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q10": { "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights from United States to Athens?", "answer": "Morning departures tend to be cheapest for flights from the United States to Athens, with a typical fare around $908 and an average of $991 compared to other times of day. Afternoon and evening departures generally cost more, though prices vary by date and origin.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q11": { "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Airport to downtown Athens?", "answer": "Flights from the United States to Athens arrive at Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos, IATA: ATH), the city's main airport located about 20 km (12 mi) east of central Athens. The airport is directly connected to downtown by Athens Metro Line 3 and the Proastiakos suburban railway, both accessible from a station adjacent to the terminal via an elevated walkway, with trains reaching Syntagma in roughly 40 minutes. Buses operated by Transport for Athens (OASA) also run to the city center, while taxis and ride-share services are available at the designated taxi area at Exit 3 of the arrivals level. Travel time by road is about 30 km (19 mi) and typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on traffic.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_Airport_station", "title": "Athens Airport station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-22T13:47:24Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_International_Airport", "title": "Athens International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-07T09:52:13Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_Kifissos_Bus_Terminal", "title": "Athens Kifissos Bus Terminal", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-23T03:09:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens%20International%20Airport", "title": "Athens International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:20:56Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_Airport–Patras_railway", "title": "Athens Airport–Patras railway", "time_published": "2026-01-31T16:12:13Z" } ] }, "q12": { "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from United States to Athens?", "answer": "Flights from the United States to Athens typically offer economy, premium economy and lie-flat business class; true first class is rare on this route." }, "q13": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Athens airport?", "answer": "Athens International Airport (ATH) has no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal, so passengers cannot book a room or rent a sleep cabin airside. However, the Sofitel Athens Airport is located directly opposite the main terminal, about a two-minute walk away, and offers day rooms. Several other nearby hotels, such as Peri’s Hotel and Holiday Inn Athens Attica Av. Airport West, provide airport shuttle service for overnight stays.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/athens-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Athens Airport Guide (ATH) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-23T17:18:28Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/lounges/athens-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Athens Airport Lounges (ATH) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Athens airport?", "answer": "Athens International Airport has five widely known lounges: the Skyserv Melina Merkouri Lounge in Hall B, the Goldair Handling Lounge Intra in Hall B, the Skyserv Aristotle Onassis Lounge in Hall A, the Goldair Handling Lounge Extra in Hall A, and the Goldair Handling Lounge x AIA in the Satellite Terminal. Priority Pass members can access the Skyserv Aristotle Onassis Lounge, which offers beer and wine, conference rooms, Wi-Fi, TVs, and flight monitors, and is limited to a 4-hour stay with a dress code enforced. American Express Platinum cardholders can also access the Skyserv Aristotle Onassis Lounge via the Amex lounge network. The Goldair Handling Lounges are open 24 hours and are widely available to eligible passengers, while the Skyserv Melina Merkouri Lounge operates from 6:00 to 22:00.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/greece/athens-international-eleftherios-venizelos", "title": "Athens International Airport ATH Lounges - ATH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/greece/athens-international-eleftherios-venizelos", "title": "Athens International Airport ATH Lounges - ATH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/ATH", "title": "American Express Lounges at Athens International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/ATH/Skyserv-Aristotle-Onassis-Lounge-Terminal-A-Non-Schengen-QJcAvjj9Ia/", "title": "Skyserv Aristotle Onassis Lounge at Athens International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/ath-airport.jsp", "title": "Athens, Greece (ATH)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from United States to Athens?", "answer": "Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from the United States to Athens, with typical round-trip fares around $559 compared to a weekly average of $608. Midweek departures generally beat weekends on this route, so aiming for a Tuesday flight can save you money.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] } } } }