Flying from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens six hours behind Hong Kong.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your HKG to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKG and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong Intl Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $360. A return fare right now is $746. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HKG to ATH, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Athens International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HKG to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
77% of flights taking off from Hong Kong Intl Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong Intl Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near HKG. Whether you have an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hong Kong Intl Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Athens International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Athens in March.
Book your flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HKG to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during 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 places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.