Flying from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Nuremberg.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your NUE to ATH flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nuremberg Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the top stopovers between NUE and ATH:
Naples International Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
$51 is the best price for a one-way Nuremberg Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $111. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from NUE to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Nuremberg Airport to Athens International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
75% of flights that take off from Nuremberg Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Nuremberg Airport is around 8 kilometers from central Nuremberg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Nuremberg Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to NUE:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Nuremberg Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ATH:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center by car.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Nuremberg Airport to Athens International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Nuremberg Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NUE to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometers north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometers north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among the biggest draws.