Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Minneapolis is eight hours behind Athens and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your ATH to MSP flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and MSP:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Athens International Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
Book a hotel close to MSP if you're on a late Athens International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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To get the best deal, book your ride from Minneapolis St Paul Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Minneapolis. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Athens International Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport for July if you want to explore Minneapolis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ATH to MSP sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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