Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Detroit.
To ensure you catch your DTW to ATH flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DTW and ATH:
Pearson International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, £128 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £359. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DTW to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DTW to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, 75.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 20 miles from central Detroit. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 25 miles away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Athens in January.
Before locking in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DTW to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 190 miles away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 130 miles north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.