Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is seven hours ahead of Houston and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your IAH to ATH flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IAH and ATH include:
Frankfurt Airport
Manchester Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is 198 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 456 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IAH to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IAH to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near IAH:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ATH if you're on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 by car.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAH to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.