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Cheap Flights to athens
Overview
Athens, the capital city of Greece, is one of the most popular destinations in the world. The city was named after Athena, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom and the famous Parthenon was her temple. Often referred to as The Cradle of Civilization, it is probably most famous for inventing philosophy and the ancient Olympics and originating the idea of democracy. Its recorded history stretches back 3,000 years. Today, Athens flights are packed with travellers flocking to tour the mythical, mysterious city.
In preparation of the modern Olympics in 2004, Athens built new roads and upgraded its transportation alternatives, making it easier for Athens visitors to get around the city. The airport is relatively new and getting around the city on the metro and railway is a breeze.
Spend a day touring the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Temple of Olympian Zeus before settling in with the locals. Athens also boasts excellent museums. The National Historical Museum is housed in the old parliament building; the Numismatic Museum covers the history of coinage and the stunning New Acropolis Museum exhibits artefacts related to the “sacred rock”. Enjoy authentic Greek food in sidewalk cafés and take in a little bit of Greece at its best. Like their Iberian cousins, the Greeks take nightlife seriously. Dinner starts at 10 PM or later and a night out ends only at dawn.
Climate
March to May (i.e. spring) is pleasant and mild months, even if you have to pack a sweater for chilly March winds. Temperatures rise in June and July, reaching their peak in August. Temperatures are still fairly mild in the early fall months of September and October and begin to start to cool down in November. However, temps still average in the 50’s during the day throughout the winter months of November, December, January and February.
Travel Information
Language: Greek, English, German, French & Italian
Currency: Euro (€)
Local time: GMT +3
Avg. Flight Time: 3h 40m
Best Time To Visit
From June till early September, Athens is mostly blazing hot as it is the summer season, which can make sightseeing a sweaty experience but great for photography sessions. And the crowds also tend to accumulate in summer too. So why not try one of the shoulder seasons? Well, April or October are two of the great months in the year to travel Athens; warm weather and cheaper accommodation will make your journey even more worth it.
Athens Attractions and Activities
1. Visit the Birthplace of Democracy
Athens was once the world's intellectual and political centre. In the 6th century BC, it was Athens that pioneered democracy and let the people (well, some of them) make decisions. Visit the Pnyx (where city meetings used to take place) and opt for democracy tours.
2. Incredible Archaeological Attractions
Once you have relived the birth of democracy, heading to the Acropolis is quite essential. It boasts the iconic temple that towers over the city, the Parthenon, and few sites are as inspirational. But there's more. You can also visit the Roman Herodeion Theatre, Philopappos (the hill of the muses) and walk in the footsteps of Socrates in the ancient Agora.
3. Thriving Art and Music Scene to Discover
A city of artists and students, travellers from all corners of the globe are welcomed in Athens’ Breeder Gallery located in Metaxourgeio or Bernier/Eliades in Thissio. And if live music is your thing, you can catch traditional rebetiko artists at Stoa Athanaton pouring their hearts out for the appreciative crowd.
4. Fantastic Cultural Attractions and Vibrant Nightlife
These days, no other place than Athens is more relaxing and social where you can meet new locals and converse without any difficulty. Have a drink on the terrace at BIOS and watch the sun dip behind the Acropolis, then move onto clubs like Barouge or try your luck at the Regency Casino.
5. Wonderful Greek Cuisine
A paradise for foodies, Greece is a wonderful destination; Athens has many of the best restaurants of the country. Trapezaria and Funky Gourmet are the popular places where the kleftiko or moussaka never let you down, but street food like crumbly spanakopita will go down just as well.
Airlines Operate Flight to Athens
- British Airways
- Lufthansa
- Austrian Airlines
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Athens - 3h 40m
- Manchester to Athens - 3h 50m
- Newcastle to Athens - 5h 35m
- Birmingham to Athens - 5h 20m
- Glasgow to Athens - 6h
- Edinburgh to Athens - 4h
- Belfast to Athens - 5h 55m
Distance to the City Centre
Eleftherios Venizelos International (ATH) is the main airport of Athens which is set about 15 miles or 24 km east of the downtown area. Getting into the city is hassle-free, all thanks to the direct subway connection.
Transport from Athens
Transportation in Athens is convenient and simple. The subway system or widely called as the Athens Metro is an amazing way to get around the major sights. It even reaches as far as the port of Piraeus and the most important, the airport. A single ticket costs EUR1.20 (valid for Metro, buses, trains and, trolleys as well) and you can get a daily ticket for EUR4 and a week pass for EUR10. If you don't fancy trying the Metro or cramming onto a bus, Athens' Yellow Cabs are a good alternative. You'll find car rental outlets like Europcar, Sixt and Avis at the airport, as well as in most of Athens' districts.
Visa Requirements for Athens
Every UK citizen holding a UK passport is eligible to travel Greece without a visa. Apart from that, many non-EU nationals living in the United Kingdom still need to get a Schengen visa to travel to Greece.
Make sure you have a UK residence permit which is valid for at least another 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen Area/Greece. If you own a three month UK visa, you can request and extend it for another 3 months to be eligible to apply for a Greece Schengen visa from within the UK.
Tips for your stay in Athens
- Cut down food budget by eating tasty Gyros for only 4 EUR.
- For pocket-friendly accommodation, stay in Omonia which is a decent neighbourhood.
- Get the true feel of the city by taking a free walking tour.
- If you are on a budget trip, plan to visit all the major sites in the city on Sundays between Nov 1st to Mar 31st as you get to experience the sites free of cost.
- You get a Couchsurfing host (localhost) in the city itself who help you in not only getting a place to stay but also tells you the best and interesting places to visit.
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