Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens seven hours ahead of St Louis.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your STL to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between STL and ATH:
O'Hare International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, R 5,179 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,307. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STL to ATH if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from STL to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Of all flights leaving Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, 78.04% land on schedule at their destination.
Central St Louis to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near STL? If you're catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about 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. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STL to ATH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
