Flying from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is seven hours ahead of Wilmington and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ILM to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Wilmington Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ILM and ATH:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Right now, $491 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Wilmington Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,224. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ILM to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Wilmington Airport to Athens International Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Wilmington Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Wilmington Airport (ILM)
ILM is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
79% of flights departing from Wilmington Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Wilmington Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Wilmington. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Wilmington Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near ILM:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you're on a late Wilmington Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Athens International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Wilmington Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Wilmington Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ILM to ATH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without experiencing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.