Flying from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Mexico City. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Mexico City to ATH. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Mexico City to ATH that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEX and ATH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to ATH flight, check yourself in to Verticca Hotel.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near ATH and fast-forward to bedtime:
Hit the road running by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
ج.م. 18,094 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 34,613. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Mexico City to ATH, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
Lock in a Mexico City to ATH flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are popular attractions which should be on every Athens itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Larisa to check off its top attractions. From Ancient Theatre A to War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Kalamaria is another standout destination in Greece and is around 306 kilometres north of Athens. No journey is complete without seeing Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.
