Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGA to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York LaGuardia Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGA and ATH include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New York LaGuardia Airport to Athens International Airport flight is R 4,612. A return ticket is currently R 11,201. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGA to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Athens International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.
69% of flights departing from New York LaGuardia Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to New York LaGuardia Airport from central New York, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LGA. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Athens International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late New York LaGuardia Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a 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.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Athens International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Athens in March.
When reserving your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGA to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Start with 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 journey is complete without experiencing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.