4 airlines fly nonstop from New York to Athens.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air LinesSeasonal | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | ATH Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos |
| Norse Atlantic AirwaysSeasonal | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | ATH Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos |
| Emirates | EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | ATH Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos |
| United AirlinesSeasonal | EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | ATH Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
12 miles (20 km) from the city centre. 34 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Metro Line 3 (blue) from the airport to Syntagma | about 40m | €9 one way |
| Bus | Airport Express bus from the airport to Syntagma and the city | – | €5.50 one way |
| Train | Proastiakos suburban railway to Athens Central Station and Piraeus | – | €9 (same airport ticket as the metro) |
US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Athens is 7 hours ahead of New York. Athens uses the euro (EUR).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Delta Air Lines, Norse Atlantic Airways, Emirates and United Airlines fly this route nonstop, some of them seasonally.
Nonstop flights leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH).
About 4,924 miles (7,925 km), measured between the city centres.
Athens is 7 hours ahead of New York.
US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Metro Line 3 (blue) from the airport to Syntagma, about 40 minutes, €9 one way.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.