Flying from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is six hours ahead of Roanoke and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your ROA to ATH flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ROA and ATH include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is RM2,163. A round-trip fare is currently RM2,322. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from ROA to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ROA to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
The address for ROA is 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
68.76% of flights that take off from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport from central Roanoke, it takes around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ROA:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ROA to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you want to check out another great destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among the biggest draws.
