Travelling from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Newcastle.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your NTL to ATH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 10,013 is currently the best price for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 19,780. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from NTL to ATH, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Newcastle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NTL)
70.76% of flights leaving from Newcastle Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Newcastle Airport from central Newcastle, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you're on a late Newcastle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab 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.
Booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing 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. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Newcastle Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Newcastle 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).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NTL to ATH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're eager to discover another side of Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.
