Flying from St Louis Airport (STL) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens eight hours ahead of St Louis.
Leave plenty of time to catch your STL to ATH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from St Louis Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the top stopovers between STL and ATH:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport (STL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, 253 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way St Louis Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 606 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from STL to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from St Louis Airport to Athens International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from STL to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from St Louis Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
76% of flights that leave from St Louis Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach St Louis Airport from central St Louis, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near STL? If you're catching an early flight from St Louis Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late St Louis Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and discover more of Athens and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from St Louis Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from St Louis Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STL to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without dropping by Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.