Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is seven hours ahead of Richmond and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your RIC to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RIC and ATH:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, R 5,247 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Richmond Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,493. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RIC to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Richmond Airport to Athens International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from RIC to ATH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Richmond Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of the departures from Richmond Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Richmond to Richmond Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near RIC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Richmond Airport to Athens International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Richmond Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Richmond Airport to Athens International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Athens in March.
When reserving your flight from Richmond Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIC to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among its highlights.
