Flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of New Orleans.
Leave plenty of time to make your MSY to ATH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MSY and ATH include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
R 4,220 is the lowest price for a one-way New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 12,321. These prices may change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MSY to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Athens International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MSY to ATH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
The address for MSY is 900 Airline Highway.
Of all flights departing from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is around 18 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MSY? If you've booked an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Athens International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Athens in March.
When booking your flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSY to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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, well-known attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
