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If you are making your way to Athens on vacation and you are not going to stay in Greece for more than 90 days, you don't need to get a visa before your trip.

Most of the lounges at this airport offer shower facilities. Passengers will find Goldair and Skyserv lounges in both terminal buildings.

There are three hotels that all have a location quite close to the airport property. Peri's Hotel offers a 24-hour airport shuttle service, and the Comfort Stay Airport Boutique Hotel also offers free airport shuttles. The Sofitel Athens Airport sits right on the airport property and is only about a 2-minute walk from the terminal building.

When passengers would like to utilize public transportation to make this trip, one option is to travel on the Line M3 light rail line operated by OASA in about 42 minutes. OASA also offers their Line X95 bus that makes the trip in about 1h 10min. If you would like to take a taxi, you should expect the trip to take about 30 minutes.

Flights from San Diego to Athens usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

One-stop flights from San Diego to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 36% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 8% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the San Diego to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £648 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £972, a difference of £324. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of £745. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Diego to Athens takes 0h 00m, covering 6,947 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from San Diego to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £314, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Philadelphia (PHL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 16m, compared to 17h 18m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 17h 20m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

Athens is 10 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Return flights from San Diego to Athens range from £585 to £977, with an average of £745 over the past 12 months. Anything below £585 counts as a good deal.