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

• Earliest: departs at 3:50 pm and lands at 1:11 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 9:16 am.

The flight takes about 9h 21m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Athens takes 9h 21m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Athens range from $764 to $1,162, with an average of $926 over the past 12 months. Anything below $764 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 3% below the route average of $926. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $541 round-trip via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), compared to $979 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$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 United Airlines and Brussels Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $340, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Newark Airport to Athens route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 28m.

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

• Istanbul (IST) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Newark Airport to Athens. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $878 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,009, a difference of $131.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Emirates
• United Airlines

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 28m, compared with 12h 55m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 13h 27m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

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

Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Athens flights:

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

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

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

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

Athens International Airport (ATH) is located in Spata. The Suburban Railway connects ATH with Piraeus, Athens suburbs and cities outside Attica. Rafina is served by the regional bus via KTEL Rafina and taxis depart from the designated taxi waiting area at Exit 3 on the Arrivals Level.

NJ Transit trains depart from New York Penn Station and take about 30 minutes to reach EWR.

Travelers renting cars at Athens International Airport (ATH) must ensure children are buckled up in the back seat.

Yes, wheelchair services, oxygen and other assistance should be arranged through the airline before the flight. Restrooms and fountains at EWR are wheelchair accessible. For travelers with hearing impairments, ASL video interpreting is available through Airport Customer Experience Specialists near the Information Centers on Level 1 of each terminal. Hearing loops are available at the Terminal B and Terminal C Information Centers.