Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens six hours ahead of Richmond.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your RIC to ATH flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RIC and ATH include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
341 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from 769 €. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from RIC to ATH, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from RIC to ATH.
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Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
RIC's address is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
77.63% of flights leaving from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) land at their destination on schedule.
Central Richmond to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport usually takes 2 hours 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near RIC:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near ATH:
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 leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book 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 to the centre of Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. 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 temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIC to ATH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.