Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Your MSP 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 for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MSP and ATH:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Newark Liberty International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
₹ 32,607 is currently the best price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 64,523. These prices can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MSP to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MSP to ATH.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, 77.37% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel near ATH if you have a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among the biggest draws.
