Flying from Seattle to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Seattle to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) are the two main airports in Seattle.
Athens is 9 hours ahead of Seattle. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which operates on 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 on time to board your flight from Seattle to ATH.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like spring break and summer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Seattle to ATH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
SEA is about 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Seattle to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
On public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 23 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 11 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Seattle to ATH, take things easy in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 37 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Seattle to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from $502 or travel return from just $778. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get flight tickets from Seattle to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Seattle to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Seattle to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Athens, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
When booking your flight from Seattle to ATH, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Seattle to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January when temperatures average between 4ºC and 14ºC.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get to know Athens is to explore its top sights. Highlights include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Complete your Athens trip with a car rental
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