Travelling from Mitiga Airport (MJI) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Tripoli and Athens are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MJI to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as December? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mitiga Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MJI and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Cairo Airport
Tunis Carthage Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mitiga Airport (MJI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Mitiga Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $118. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $333. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MJI to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Mitiga Airport to Athens International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Mitiga Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Mitiga Airport (MJI)
55% of flights that leave from Mitiga Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Mitiga Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Tripoli. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your flight from Mitiga Airport to Athens International Airport off to an easy start. Only a quick drive from MJI, stay at Al Mahary Radisson Blu Hotel, Tripoli and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mitiga Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Mitiga Airport to Athens International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Mitiga Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MJI to ATH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without dropping by Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
