Travelling from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is 8 hours ahead of Mexico City. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.
Your flight from Mexico City to ATH won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it easy to find a flight from Mexico City to ATH with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MEX and ATH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
MEX is approximately 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Santa Lucia Air Force Base and ATH:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
You can arrive at NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to ATH is so much easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Consider booking a room at Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 37 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is $735. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,286. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find flight tickets from Mexico City to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Getting flight tickets from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Athens, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Athens. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Mexico City to ATH during then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Athens
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Athens:
Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies and Acropolis of Athens are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Athens to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Parthenon.
Complete your Athens trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Mexico City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to track down your perfect ride. Browse our car rentals in Athens and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.