Travelling from Portland Airport (PWM) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Portland.
Your PWM to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland Airport to Athens International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PWM and ATH:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PWM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
R 5,377 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Portland Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 13,517. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PWM to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Portland Airport to Athens International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from PWM to ATH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PWM)
You'll find PWM at 1001 Westbrook Street.
Of the departures from Portland Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
To reach Portland Airport from central Portland, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Portland Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PWM:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Athens International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from PWM to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
