Looking for Cheap flights to Athens Greece from Pittsburgh
About Athens:
Athens is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. In the 5th Century BC (the “Golden Age of Pericles”) – the culmination of Athens’ long, fascinating history – the city’s values and civilization acquired a universal significance. Over the years, a multitude of conquerors occupied Athens, and erected unique, splendid monuments – a rare historical palimpsest. In 1834, it became the capital of the modern Greek state and in two centuries since it has become an attractive modern metropolis with unrivalled charm.
A large part of the town’s historic center has been converted into a 3-kilometre pedestrian zone (the largest in Europe), leading to the major archaeological sites (“archaeological park”), reconstructing – to a large degree – the ancient landscape.
Athens airport:
The new airport of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos located in Spata and is one of the best airports in Europe. The airport serves flights to Greece daily from several international airlines from all over the world ,It has a modern design and was built by a famous German construction company. Within the airport there are many facilities and shops, restaurants, bars, fast food, pharmacies, duty free shops, internet, banks, ATM’s, money exchange offices, news and magazines kiosks and all that makes any traveller to feel comfortable. The metro and the Proastiakos Suburban rail as well as taxis and buses to and from Athens are to be found opposite the main exit of the airport, the bus journey is cheap and takes between 40 and 45 minutes to the city centre at Syntagma (Parliament) Square (of course depending on the time and traffic), therefore the best way is to take the Athens metro that connects the airport with Athens and Piraeus. There are car hire agencies at the airport and if you want to rent a car.
Greece airports map:
Information about cheap flights from PITTSBURGH TO ATHENS (Greece)
Depending the season, week day and time or morning, noon, afternoon, late night or early morning prices are different if you intend to fly to Athens no matter from witch destination. If you want to fly to Athens at a normal day and normal time from big airports the “cheap flight” or “budget flight” is a fairy tale. All airlines have their rules and will offer cheaper tickets if the flight is during an inconvenient time.
Booking a flight to Athens during the summer high season are more expensive ,the easy and cheap way is to book your flights in advance a few months before especially those who fly to the Greek islands. Prices during the low season are not expensive and it is the best time to book your tickets. Domestic flights to some of the Greek islands requires one or two months in advance if you want a return ticket. That is necessary during August and September when most of the Greeks return to Athens from their holiday.
Distance between Pittsburgh and Athens:
AMERICAN embassy Emergency Numbers in Greece:
For after-hour emergencies, please call (0030) 210-729-4444.
Working hours Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Phone: (0030)210-720-2414
Fax: (0030) 210-724-5313
Email: athensamericancitizenservices@state.gov
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