Flying from Mexico City to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Mexico City. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to ATH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Mexico City to ATH with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEX and ATH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Relax before your Mexico City to ATH flight at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ATH and turn out the lights sooner:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Mexico City to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Athens. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 7,105 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Return flights start at R 15,454. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Mexico City to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap Mexico City to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Mexico City to ATH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Mexico City to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to go to Athens. July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Mexico City to ATH plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Athens itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey about 225 kilometres northwest to Larisa to tick off its leading attractions. From Larissa Ancient Ruins to Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another side of Greece, head for Kalamaria, about 306 kilometres north of Athens. Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum are among the biggest draws.