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Emirates Airline offers a non-stop flight from New York to Athens via Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). This flight departs New Jersey at around noon and arrives in Athens at about 4:00 p.m. the following day.

Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New Jersey. While you are waiting on your flight to depart, you might want to get something to eat. EWR offers both fast-food and sit-down dining. If you have a little time, try a gourmet burger at Belgian Beer Cafe or Champps Sports Bar. For passengers that are in a hurry, there is Jersey Mike’s (specializing in sub sandwiches), Qdoba (Mexican fare), and Brooklyn Deli.

There are many picture signs around Athens International Airport that make it easy for you to maneuver if you are not fluent in Greek. One that might be confusing, however, is the sign for elevator, which is the symbol of a luggage cart. If you have problems, note that there are airport staff who can help with translation, so don’t be afraid to ask.

You can take the subway straight from the airport to downtown. Trains leave the arrival hall every 30 minutes and it will take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre. Athens Central Railway Station also provides connections to trains going to outlying areas such as Astir Beach.

If you plan to take the ferry to Aegina or one of the other islands, it might be most convenient to just stay the night at or close to the airport. This way you’ll be fresh and ready to continue your travels the next day. Some of your options include Sofitel (just across the road from the airport), Dolce Attica Riviera, and the Holiday Inn Airport West.

Among airlines operating New York to Athens flights:

• Norse Atlantic Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between New York and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Emirates
• United Airlines
• Norse Atlantic Airways

Flights from New York to Athens may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

• Norse Atlantic Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New York to Athens.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪1,497 round-trip via Charlotte Douglas (CLT), compared to ₪2,724 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪77–₪302 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the New York to Athens route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₪2,477 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₪2,794, a difference of ₪318. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 New York to Athens route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 31 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York to Athens flights, with 33% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and morning flights for 1%.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Syntagma Square, Ermou Street and Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 09:31
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 09:21.

The flight takes about 9h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% below the route average of ₪2,595. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from New York to Athens takes 9h 26m, covering 12,769 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.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to Athens flights are:

• American Airlines: 86% on time
• Delta: 80% on time
• Norse Atlantic Airways: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

Afternoon 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 Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 36m, compared with 12h 53m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 12h 54m via Dublin (DUB).

Athens is 7 hours ahead of New York (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 rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪7 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from New York to Athens range from ₪1,996 to ₪3,359, with an average of ₪2,595 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪1,996 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Athens flights:

• • Delta
• • Virgin Atlantic
• • American Airlines
• • Air France