Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens seven hours ahead of Buffalo.
Your BUF to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BUF and ATH include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
74% of flights taking off from Buffalo Niagara Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BUF? If you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from BUF to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.