Flying from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Luxembourg Airport to Athens International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour ahead of Luxembourg.
Flights from LUX to ATH start from 10:25 — the first with Aegean Airlines. The last departure is at 18:15 with Aegean Airlines. Overall, there are three weekly Luxembourg Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LUX to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Luxembourg Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Aegean Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Among carriers operating LUX to ATH flights, Aegean Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Luxembourg Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LUX and ATH include:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Right now, Rs11,693 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Luxembourg Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs33,183. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LUX to ATH.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Luxembourg Airport to Athens International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LUX to ATH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Luxembourg Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
72% of flights taking off from Luxembourg Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Luxembourg Airport from central Luxembourg, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LUX? If you're boarding an early flight from Luxembourg Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Luxembourg Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Pick up a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Luxembourg Airport to Athens International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Athens in March.
Book your flight from Luxembourg Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LUX to ATH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its must-visit sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
