Travelling from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Wilmington.
To ensure you get on your ILM to ATH flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Wilmington International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ILM and ATH:
Logan International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, 509 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Wilmington International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 762 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ILM to ATH, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Wilmington International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ILM to ATH.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Wilmington International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
ILM is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from Wilmington International Airport, 79.81% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Wilmington to Wilmington International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 2 hours 50 minutes.
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Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Wilmington International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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 driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Wilmington International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Wilmington International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ILM to ATH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.