How long is the flight from New York to Greece?
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How long is the flight from New York to Greece? Let’s check! Are you thinking about travelling to Greece? Not a bad idea at all! I love Greece and try to visit it regularly, so I absolutely recommend this destination. Sea views, beaches, weather, history, culture, amazing food, and wine; Greece has it all.
In this article, you can check how long the flight from New York to Greece is. As well as read a few tips around the topic of flying to Greece.
Quick links to organise the most important points of your journey to Greece:
Where is Greece?
Greece lies in South Eastern Europe. It has over 6,000 islands and islets, of which 220 are inhabited. Greece has a very long coastline; it’s surrounded by the Aegean Sea and, in parts, the Ionian Sea.
More about Greece’s geography, Greek language, currency, and all other information that will help you prepare for your Greek trip you can find in the blog post about Planning a trip to Greece.
Are there direct flights from New York to Greece?
Yes, there are direct flights from New York to Greece, but only to Athens International Airport. They operate throughout the year.
If you want to fly to any other part of Greece, especially the islands, you will need to change a flight in Athens or arrive in Athens and take a ferry.
Both options are good, as there are many domestic flights to islands as well as ferries, especially during the summer months.
Arriving to islands with a quick change in Athens is a more convenient way, taking a ferry is a bit more adventurous.
You can also arrive on the island with the plane and take a ferry to the next island, as island-hopping in Greece is absolutely amazing.
How long is the flight from Athens to New York?
A flight from New York to Greece, or New York- Athens more precisely, takes around 9-10 hours.
Flight duration can vary depending on direction. Looking at flight schedules, the flight from New York takes around 9 hours, while the flight back takes over 10 hours.
The flight distance from New York to Athens is just below 5 000 miles, so 4941 miles (7952 km).
What airlines fly from New York to Greece?
The choice is quite big, as there are 4 airlines that fly from New York City to Greece and land at Athens International Airport.
From John F. Kennedy International Airport, you can fly to Athens by two airlines:
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
From Newark Liberty International Airport, there are two airlines flying on this route as well:
United Airlines and Emirates.
The biggest and most known Greek airlines are called Aegean Airlines and they are part of the Star Alliance. On the route from Athens to New York, ‘their’ flights are operated by Emirates.
With Aegan Airlines, you can get to many, even the smallest, airports in the Greek islands.
Other airlines with domestic flights are Olympic Air and Sky Express.
It’s always easier to search for flight deals and options on the website that aggregates all the flights. Check flights on WayAway, where you can find the cheapest flights with the cashback option.
What airlines fly from other United States cities to Greece?
You can also get to Athens from other cities in the United States with non-stop flights:
From Boston to Athens by Delta Air Lines
From Chicago to Athens by American Airlines
From Washington to Athens by United Airlines
From Atlanta to Athens by Delta Air Lines.
Other options to fly from New York to Greece
The other option to fly from New York to Greece is via other European hubs. It means that you can change for connecting flights in other major airports in Europe, like London, Frankfurt, or Paris.
This option gives you more choice when it comes to airlines. Additionally, it gives you the option to land right away on the chosen island, as during the summer season, many airlines have direct flights to islands and touristic Greek mainland airports. In this case, you can look at British Airways, Air France, or Lufthansa.
Check out more details on flights here.
Athens International Airport
Athens Airport (with the code ATH), named Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (or El. Venizelos), is a big, modern, and still-growing airport. It’s the biggest in Greece and on the list of the 20 busiest airports in Europe. It was opened in 2001, and since then, a few additional reconstructions and additions have taken place.
The airport is well connected with the city centre and harbours. The most convenient way to get to the centre is by metro.
You can also stay close to the airport (and at the sea), in the town of Artemida, which I recommend if you have a very late or early flight.
Flight from New York to Greece: Additional Tips
The best prices for tickets you can usually get when you book a round trip.
Remember about the time difference. Arrival time is usually shown in local time. Greece is in the Eastern European Time Zone, so GMT+3 in the summer and GMT+2 in the winter.
When it comes to border crossing, you will need a passport. You will not need a visa (no visa is needed for tourism-purpose trips up to 90 days, in any 180 days).
Greece is part of the European Union and Schengen.
Hopefully, now that you know how long the flight from New York to Greece will take, you can easily decide if you will travel from the USA to Greece for holidays. It’s for sure really worth it!
And if you are looking at travelling to Greece, check out a few more Greek blog posts that can help you organise your perfect trip:
Airports in Greece: List and Travel Guide
Tips regarding planning a trip to Greece
Great (and still quite budget-friendly) hotels on Greek islands
Thinking about the island of Santorini?
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