Travelling from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is seven hours ahead of Birmingham and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BHM to ATH flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BHM and ATH:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$565 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $947. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHM to ATH if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.37% of flights that depart BHM arrive at their destination without delay.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BHM? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BHM to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its must-visit sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
