$506 Find Cheap Flights from Athens to Newark Liberty Airport - Compare and Save

There are multiple ways to get from the airport to downtown Manhattan including taxis, trains, and even rental cars. The train is the most budget-friendly option and the fastest compared to other means due to the notorious NYC traffic. The only downside to using the train is that it can be quite stressful when you’re carrying a lot of luggage. To get to downtown Manhattan by train, you will need to take the AirTrain from your terminal to the Airport Station and then board the NJ Transit train straight to New York Penn Station.

To save on costs when flying between Athens and Newark, you can opt for a connecting flight with one or two layovers. The layover will mostly depend on the airline you’re flying with as most airlines choose the location of their layovers depending on their hubs. For example, when flying with Turkish Airlines, your layover on this route will be in Istanbul while Munich is the preferred layover for Lufthansa. Other potential layover options include London with British Airways, Paris with Air France, and Vienna with Austrian Airlines.

Public transport is available from downtown Athens to the airport, providing a very budget-friendly way to commute. The Metro Line 3 (Blue) connects the city center directly to the airport terminal and is a great option if you’re looking to avoid rush hour traffic. The trains run throughout the week between 6:30 am and 11:30 pm and are usually available at intervals of 30 minutes.

John F Kennedy International Airport is another airport serving the Newark area in addition to Newark Liberty. They both stand roughly 16 miles away from downtown Manhattan and therefore are both ideal for business travelers going into the business district of New York. However, it is worth noting that JFK is significantly busier than EWR, making Newark Liberty a more convenient airport to land in as you will avoid the long queues.

Among airlines operating Athens to Newark Airport flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Newark Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• United Airlines

Flights from Athens to Newark Airport usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

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

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: 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.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Newark Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $524 round-trip via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), compared to $866 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $65–$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 Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from Athens to Newark Airport most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 4% of one-stop connections

Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Athens to Newark Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $800 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $873, a difference of $73. 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 Newark Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 3 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Athens to Newark Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Newark Airport are Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark City Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Newark Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Newark Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:25 am and lands at 9:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:35 pm and lands at 4:28 am.

The flight takes about 10h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $829. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Athens to Newark Airport takes 10h 53m, covering 4,940 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 Newark Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $566, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Evening 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 Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 18m, compared with 12h 44m via Zurich (ZRH) and 12h 48m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Newark Airport is 7 hours behind Athens (Eastern Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Athens to Newark Airport range from $753 to $974, with an average of $829 over the past 12 months. Anything below $753 counts as a good deal.