Flying from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens six hours ahead of Cincinnati.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CVG to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CVG and ATH:
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, $521 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $858. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CVG to ATH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CVG to ATH.
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Handy information about Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
Of all flights departing from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, 77.0% arrive on time at their destination.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Cincinnati. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Go where the road takes you with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CVG to ATH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.