Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens six hours ahead of New York.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGA to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from LaGuardia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGA and ATH include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, ₹ 32,018 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 52,487. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGA to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from LaGuardia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from LaGuardia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA's address is Hangar 7 Centre.
80.0% of flights departing from LaGuardia Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of LGA.
LaGuardia Airport is around 18 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Booked an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGA:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late LaGuardia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Hit the road running by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
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 drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Athens in January.
Book your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGA to ATH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.