Travelling from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Milwaukee.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MKE to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from General Mitchell International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MKE and ATH:
O'Hare International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way General Mitchell International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is R 5,965. A round-trip fare right now is R 14,382. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MKE 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 General Mitchell International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Choose 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 General Mitchell International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
MKE's address is 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Of all flights leaving General Mitchell International Airport, 78.97% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach General Mitchell International Airport from central Milwaukee, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MKE:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you're on a late General Mitchell International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Athens in January.
Before locking in your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MKE 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
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its top sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.
