Travelling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens seven hours ahead of New Orleans.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MSY to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MSY and ATH:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 4,515 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 10,213. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MSY to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.19% of flights that take off from MSY reach their destination without delay.
Central New Orleans to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MSY? If you're catching an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near ATH:
Pick up 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 providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSY to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, 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 you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
