Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Houston: what you need to know
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Houston is seven hours behind Athens.
To avoid missing your ATH to Houston flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from ATH to Houston. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Athens to ATH takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houston? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ATH:
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.19% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Houston
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houston flight is 231 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 557 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from ATH to Houston if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houston is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to get the best prices across every month and pick up an awesome deal.
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Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is roughly 27 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel near IAH if you're coming in on a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houston. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Go where the road takes you with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and discover more of Houston and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks before your flight from ATH to Houston.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is about 19 kilometres from the centre of Houston. Following your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houston, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near HOU. Unwind and get cosy after your ATH to Houston flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a William P. Hobby Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from HOU four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
You can find William P. Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houston. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel prices are often higher and top attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Houston in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houston plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to Houston in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houston, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Hermann Park are top sights which should feature on every Houston itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Houston has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to San Antonio will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Dallas is another favourite destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No trip is complete without a visit to Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.