Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens seven hours ahead of Kansas City.
Your MCI to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MCI and ATH:
O'Hare International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 5,115 is the best price for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 11,649. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MCI to ATH, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Kansas City International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
81.34% of flights departing from Kansas City International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from MCI.
Central Kansas City to Kansas City International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MCI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Kansas City International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Kansas City International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Kansas City International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCI to ATH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
