Flying from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Charlotte.
You can choose from three weekly Charlotte Douglas Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 18:35 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:55.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CLT to ATH flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Athens (and maybe even some other great parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is American Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Athens International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CLT and ATH:
London Heathrow Airport
New York Newark Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
$509 is the lowest price for a one-way Charlotte Douglas Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,103. These prices may change based on demand.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CLT to ATH.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Athens International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Of the departures from Charlotte Douglas Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Charlotte Douglas Airport from central Charlotte, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CLT:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Charlotte Douglas Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Travel at your own pace with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and discover more of Athens and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
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 reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Athens International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CLT to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its popular sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key reasons to visit.



