Travelling from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Nuremberg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Nuremberg.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your NUE to ATH flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a breeze with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Nuremberg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nuremberg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between NUE and ATH:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Naples International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$118 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Nuremberg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $235. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from NUE to ATH, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Nuremberg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from NUE to ATH.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Nuremberg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
70.86% of flights departing from Nuremberg Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Nuremberg to Nuremberg Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to NUE? If you're boarding an early flight from Nuremberg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you have a late Nuremberg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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 to explore Athens and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around 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.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Nuremberg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Nuremberg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from NUE to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among the biggest draws.