Travelling from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Mexico City.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEX 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.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEX and ATH:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Athens International Airport flight is R 5,693. A return ticket is currently R 10,198. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEX to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Athens International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MEX to ATH.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Juarez International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from MEX.
Mexico City Juarez International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MEX:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel near ATH if you have a late Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to 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 usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Athens International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Athens in March.
Book your flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEX to ATH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
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 Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.