Travelling from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is six hours behind Manila.
To ensure you catch your MNL to ATH flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MNL and ATH:
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is C$334. A round-trip fare is currently C$710. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MNL to ATH, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MNL to ATH.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
70.07% of flights departing from Ninoy Aquino International Airport land at their destination on time.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Manila. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MNL? If you're boarding an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MNL to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If there's time to check out another corner of Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key highlights.