Flights to Athens
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Athens is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb Peachtree Airport (regional) | PDK | 86 km (53 mi) | 6,001 ft | 1,003 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,001 ft, PDK handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,003 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Athens
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens to New York City | United States | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Athens to Toronto | Canada | 1,137 km (706 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Athens to Brooklyn | United States | 1,116 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Athens to Chicago | United States | 954 km (593 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Athens to Queens | United States | 1,126 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Athens to Houston | United States | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Athens to Havana | Cuba | 1,208 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Athens to Philadelphia | United States | 987 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Athens to Manhattan | United States | 1,124 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Athens to The Bronx | United States | 1,136 km (706 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Athens to Dallas | United States | 1,253 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Athens to Ottawa | Canada | 1,431 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Athens to Jacksonville | United States | 435 km (270 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Athens to Fort Worth | United States | 1,301 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Athens to Austin | United States | 1,412 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Athens to Columbus | United States | 668 km (415 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Athens to Charlotte | United States | 271 km (169 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Athens to Cancún | Mexico | 1,462 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Athens to Indianapolis | United States | 691 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Athens to Mississauga | Canada | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Athens to Washington | United States | 789 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Athens to Nashville | United States | 395 km (246 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Athens to Shanghai | China | 12,314 km (7,651 mi) | about 16 h 32 min |
| Athens to Chongqing | China | 12,875 km (8,000 mi) | about 17 h 15 min |
| Athens to Chengdu | China | 12,786 km (7,945 mi) | about 17 h 9 min |
| Athens to Beijing | China | 11,554 km (7,179 mi) | about 15 h 34 min |
| Athens to Guangzhou | China | 13,429 km (8,344 mi) | about 17 h 58 min |
| Athens to Shenzhen | China | 13,466 km (8,368 mi) | about 18 h 1 min |
| Athens to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,184 km (5,707 mi) | about 12 h 31 min |
| Athens to Tianjin | China | 11,615 km (7,217 mi) | about 15 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Athens?
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) is the closest large airport at 86 km (53 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is PDK from Athens city centre?
86 km (53 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Athens on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.