Travelling from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is eight hours ahead of Guatemala City and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your GUA to ATH flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guatemala City Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the top stopovers between GUA and ATH:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
R 7,879 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 18,952. These prices can change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from GUA to ATH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Guatemala City Airport to Athens International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GUA to ATH.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Guatemala City Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
88% of flights leaving Guatemala City Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of GUA.
To get to Guatemala City Airport from central Guatemala City, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near GUA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Guatemala City Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Athens International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Athens in March.
Before locking in your flight from Guatemala City 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).
Look for cheap tickets from GUA to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are the start of reasons to visit.
