Travelling from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is six hours ahead of Asheville and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your AVL to ATH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Asheville Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between AVL and ATH:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Asheville Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is ₹ 72,489. A return plane ticket right now is ₹ 66,359. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AVL to ATH, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from AVL to ATH.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
The address for AVL is 61 Terminal Drive.
When it comes to Asheville Regional Airport's on-time performance, 75.73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Asheville Regional Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Asheville. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near AVL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late Asheville Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AVL to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its must-visit sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
