₹ 31,707 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Athens – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 17:20 and lands at 02:41
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 09:16.

The flight takes about 9h 21m.

A direct flight from Newark Airport to Athens takes 9h 21m, covering 12,796 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Newark Airport to Athens range from ₹ 72,790 to ₹ 110,642, with an average of ₹ 88,195 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 72,790 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 3% below the route average of ₹ 88,195. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 51,553 return via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), compared with ₹ 93,216 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 5,999–₹ 9,521 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Brussels Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to Athens flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 33,411, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 2,661 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Newark Airport to Athens usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Newark Airport to Athens route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 28m.

One-stop flights from Newark Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Newark Airport to Athens. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 83,599 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₹ 96,073, a difference of ₹ 12,473.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Newark Airport and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• United Airlines

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 28m, compared to 12h 55m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 13h 27m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Athens is 6 hours ahead of Newark Airport (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Monastiraki Flea Market, Acropolis, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Athens flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection
• Brussels Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Those heading to the airport from the city can get to Newark Airport quicker onboard the NJ Transit train, which departs from New York Penn Station and takes about 1h to reach the airport. The standard fare for the trip is around $15.25.

Travelers in need of wheelchair services, electric carts, oxygen, or any special assistance should communicate these needs before arriving at the airport. The airport's restrooms and fountains are wheelchair accessible. Those with hearing impairments can utilize the phones found in each terminal.

Several facilities within Eleftherios Venizelos airport are designed to give mothers traveling with kids an easy time. Children under 9 years of age can play at the kids'play zone located on the terminal building's second floor. The airport also has baby rooms spread throughout the terminals.

After a long flight, you can freshen up, relax and unwind at the Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel located within the airport, especially when you arrive late. The hotel is located about 150 feet away from the airport's terminals and offers cozy accommodations.