Travelling from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens six hours ahead of Charleston.
Your CHS to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charleston International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CHS and ATH:
O'Hare International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, ₹ 32,501 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Charleston International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 84,394. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CHS to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Charleston International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CHS to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charleston International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Charleston International Airport (CHS)
81.5% of flights departing from Charleston International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from CHS.
Charleston International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Charleston. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near CHS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Charleston International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Charleston International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Charleston International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Charleston International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CHS to ATH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.
