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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.

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
• Brussels Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• SWISS: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Emirates
• United Airlines

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

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

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Newark Airport to Athens.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 51,588 return via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), compared with ₹ 90,738 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 2,430–₹ 9,527 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.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 9% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Newark Airport to Athens route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 13%. Sunday is the cheapest day at ₹ 80,988 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₹ 92,803 – a ₹ 11,815 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

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%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 15:50 and lands at 01:10
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 09:15.

The flight takes about 9h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% below the route average of ₹ 85,337. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Newark Airport to Athens takes 9h 20m, 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.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 37,483, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 32m, compared to 13h 27m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 13h 30m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Athens is 7 hours ahead of Newark Airport (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 215 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Return flights from Newark Airport to Athens range from ₹ 71,014 to ₹ 107,909, with an average of ₹ 85,337 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 71,014 counts as a good deal.