Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Philadelphia is six hours behind Athens and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
You can choose from four weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. The 13:15 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 13:25.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ATH to PHL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Philadelphia (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
American Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and PHL:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
305 € is the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Return flights start at 504 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATH to PHL.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that depart Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and explore Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
The street address for PHL is Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Philadelphia International Airport to central Philadelphia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Philadelphia in February.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you want to go to Philadelphia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to PHL in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you want to check out another major destination in United States, head for Boston, about 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are key reasons to visit.