Flying from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Newcastle International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens two hours ahead of Newcastle.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your NCL to ATH flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Athens (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Newcastle International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Newcastle International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between NCL and ATH include:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
63 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start at 151 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from NCL to ATH, book your trip ten months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from NCL to ATH.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Newcastle International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Of all flights departing from Newcastle International Airport, 71.29% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Newcastle to Newcastle International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near NCL. Whether you have an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATH if you're taking a late Newcastle International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Athens in January.
Before locking in your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCL to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its top attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.