Travelling from Akron / Canton Regional Airport (CAK) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is seven hours ahead of Akron and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CAK to ATH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Akron / Canton Regional Airport to Athens International Airport. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a top stopover on the CAK to ATH route.
Handy information about Akron / Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
CAK is located at 5400 Lauby Road NW - Box 9.
70% of flights that take off from Akron / Canton Regional Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Akron / Canton Regional Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Akron. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CAK? If you're catching an early flight from Akron / Canton Regional Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATH if you have a late Akron / Canton Regional Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and venture far and wide through Athens and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Akron / Canton Regional Airport to Athens International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Athens in March.
When reserving your flight from Akron / Canton Regional Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAK to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
