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There are several ways that passengers can go from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to downtown New York. When driving, the journey normally takes about 1 hour in total. You can also take public transportation, like AirTrain JFK Red, which will bring you to the airport in around 45 minutes.

There are a few different lounges in Athens International Airport (ATH). In Area A, you will find the Aegean Business Lounge and a SWISS Airlines Lounge. In Area B, there is the Lufthansa - Business Lounge, as well as another branch of the Aegean Business Lounge.

United Airlines has become known for being an especially environmentally friendly airline. For example, it was the first airline to ever commit to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It also has vowed to do this without relying on offsets.

Most airlines will have their customers pay to check a bag for flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). If you fly with Vueling or with United Airlines, your bag can typically be a maximum weight of approximately 50 lb and the maximum length of 23 inches.

Among airlines operating Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• Norse Atlantic Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Norse Atlantic Airways

Flights from Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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
• Virgin Atlantic: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $338 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $761 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $51–$100 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 Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

One-stop flights from Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 11% 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 13% on the Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $716 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $821, a difference of $105. 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 Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 9 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 6:36 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 5:41 am.

The flight takes about 11h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $760. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 11h 01m, covering 4,926 miles.

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 Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $541.

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 Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are:

• American Airlines: 90% on time
• Delta: 89% on time
• Norse Atlantic Airways: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 88% of the time on average.

Morning 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 Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 47m, compared with 12h 55m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 13h 02m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 7 hours behind Athens (Eastern Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $626 to $914, with an average of $760 over the past 12 months. Anything below $626 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Athens to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

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