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11/18/26
11:53 am
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11/10/26
11:53 am
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15h 12mEWRNewark Liberty Airport
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10:05 am
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11/17/26
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ATHEleftherios Venizelos International Airport
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11/18/26
8:50 pm
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Cincinnati, US (CVG) - Athens, GR (ATH)

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When is the best time of day to fly?

Morning (5am - 12pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Cincinnati to Athens. At $1,021 it is 18% cheaper than the average time. Late night (9pm - 12am) is the most expensive time, 44% above average.

$1,021Morning$1,073Midday$1,215Afternoon$1,141Evening$1,806Late Night
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When is the best time of day to fly?
Time of dayAverage fare
Morning$1,021
Midday$1,073
Afternoon$1,215
Evening$1,141
Late Night$1,806

What do round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Athens cost?

Share of fares in each price range.

36%$800to $1,00050%$1,000to $1,2007%$1,200to $1,400<1%$1,400to $1,6003%$1,600to $1,8002%$1,800to $2,0001%$2,000and up
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What do round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Athens cost?
Price rangeShare of fares
$800 to $1,00036%
$1,000 to $1,20050%
$1,200 to $1,4007%
$1,400 to $1,600&lt;1%
$1,600 to $1,8003%
$1,800 to $2,0002%
$2,000 and up1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about flying from Cincinnati to Athens.

What is the typical flight duration from Cincinnati to Athens?

The route from Cincinnati to Athens is about 5,455 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the trip requires a connection.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

Are there any direct flights from Cincinnati to Athens?

There are no non-stop flights from Cincinnati to Athens — every itinerary connects. The shortest routing is on United Airlines via Washington Dulles (IAD) at 12 hours 5 minutes total, with a 1-hour-40-minute first leg, a 9-hour-45-minute transatlantic leg, and a 40-minute layover. Delta's Boston routing comes in at 12 hours 57 minutes, and American's Chicago option runs 13 hours 53 minutes.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where an aircraft type is shown, it also comes from this database: for U.S. routes it is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight, and elsewhere in the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example "Airbus A320 family") rather than guess a member, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is simply omitted rather than estimated. Flights known only from the OPDI feed carry no aircraft type, because their flight numbers are synthetic and joining by flight number would attribute another flight's aircraft. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.

What are the ground transportation options in Athens?

Athens International Airport offers several solid ground transportation options to the city center. The Metro Line 3 is the most-used and fastest public option, reaching Syntagma in about 40 minutes for €9. The X95 express bus runs 24/7 to Syntagma in about 60 minutes for €5.50, making it the cheapest and the only public option after the metro closes around 11:30 pm. Taxis and Uber (which operates via licensed local taxis) use a flat daytime fare of €40 to the city center, taking 30–40 minutes, with a night rate of €55. Car rentals are available at the airport for those planning to explore beyond Athens, though traffic in the center is chaotic.
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Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cincinnati to Athens?

There's no nonstop red-eye from Cincinnati to Athens, but overnight connecting itineraries are available, typically departing Cincinnati in the mid-to-late afternoon and reaching Athens the next morning. Common routings include Delta via Paris (departing 6:30 PM, arriving 8:40 AM), United via Chicago, Newark, or Washington (arriving 11:00 AM, 8:10 AM, or 10:00 AM), American via Chicago, Philadelphia, or Charlotte (arriving 11:30 AM, 8:55 AM, or 11:20 AM), and Delta via Atlanta, New York, or Boston, with Air Canada via Montreal and Delta via Paris also appearing. All of these long overnight legs land in Athens in the morning hours, between 7:35 AM and 11:30 AM.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

Which airlines usually operate this route from Cincinnati to Athens?

There is no nonstop service from Cincinnati to Athens; travelers connect through major US or European hubs. United Airlines offers the shortest one-stop itineraries via Washington Dulles at about 12 hours 5 minutes, with several daily options. Delta Air Lines connects through Boston, New York JFK, or Atlanta, while American Airlines routes via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte, or Philadelphia, and Air Canada links through Montreal. Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines also appear on United-coded itineraries via Dulles, and Air France partners with Delta through Paris.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Which airport should I use in Athens?

Athens has one main international airport, Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, serving all commercial flights. It is about 20 km east of the city centre and well connected to the Acropolis and Plaka by metro and bus.

How do I get to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl Airport from the city center?

Public transportation is the most budget-friendly option: TANK's Route 2X Airporter bus departs from Ground Transport East near Zone 5 and reaches downtown Cincinnati in about 24 minutes, running every 30 minutes. Taxis and ride-shares like Uber are readily available from dedicated pickup zones and are the fastest way to cover the roughly 13 miles to the city center, typically taking about 17 minutes. Driving yourself and parking at CVG is also straightforward, with on-site options including a covered Terminal Garage and the more affordable ValuPark lot served by a 24/7 shuttle.
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Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Athens airport?

The Sofitel Athens Airport is the only hotel located directly at the airport, situated just 50 meters opposite the terminal with a two-minute walk from the main terminal. There are no sleep cabins or pods at Athens Airport, but day rooms are available, and several nearby hotels like the Holiday Inn Athens Attica Av. Airport West and Peri's Hotel offer free airport shuttles. For those staying overnight inside the terminal, reclining chairs and cushioned benches are available airside, though the airport can be noisy, bright, and cold overnight.
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What facilities and services are available to travelers at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?

At Athens International Airport, travelers can use the free ATH Free Wifi network throughout the terminal, available on a 24-hour basis with 120-minute sessions that can be renewed at no charge. Free internet access for 15 minutes is also offered at internet kiosks located in the main terminal and satellite terminal, including near departure gates B7, B13, and C33. Charging sockets and USB ports are available close to seats in multiple areas before and after security, with additional charging points at the e-lounge on the arrivals level opposite exit 3. Water fountains are located in departures opposite check-in counters 21 and 155, in arrivals near exits 1 and 5, and at gates B17, B21, and A15. Designated smoking areas are available in departures opposite gates B12 and B19, in arrivals opposite baggage belt 6, and before passport control in the extra-Schengen arrivals area. An Orthodox chapel and an interfaith room are both on the second floor of K wing in the main terminal building, accessible by elevators opposite the central information counters. SIM cards are available from Sim Local, and there is a duty-free shopping area along with a WHSmith store for travel essentials.
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Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Cincinnati and Athens airports?

At Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, travelers with disabilities can arrange wheelchair assistance through their airline in advance, and the airport provides a sensory space, Mamava lactation pods, a universal changing station in Concourse B, and a Cincinnati Zoo play area in the Concourse B food court for children. At Athens International Airport, passengers with reduced mobility can contact the Assistance Services Coordination Office near Entrance 1 of the departures level, and airlines require notification at least 48 hours before departure to guarantee assistance. Athens also has designated points for disabled passengers throughout the terminal and a dedicated waiting area, while families will find the children's play area at Cincinnati's Concourse B food court.
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What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cincinnati to Athens?

There is no nonstop service from Cincinnati to Athens; all flights connect. United's connecting itineraries most commonly use Boeing 787-10s or Boeing 777s on the transatlantic leg, while American relies on Boeing 787-8s and Delta on Airbus A330-900neos and A330-300s. Air Canada connections via Montreal use Boeing 777-300ERs.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

Which airline alliances serve flights from Cincinnati to Athens?

There is no nonstop service from Cincinnati to Athens, so flights connect through hubs operated by all three major alliances: Star Alliance (United, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, and Air Canada), SkyTeam (Delta and Air France), and oneworld (American Airlines and Finnair). The most common routings go through United's Washington Dulles hub, Delta's Boston, New York JFK, and Atlanta hubs, or American's Chicago O'Hare and Philadelphia hubs. Regional operators like Republic Airways, PSA Airlines, and Envoy Air fly the domestic legs under mainline brands but are not alliance members themselves.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cincinnati?

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has two excellent lounge options for departing travelers: The Club CVG in Concourse A between gates A8 and A10, and Escape Lounges in Concourse B near gate B12. The Club CVG offers a fully tended bar with spirits, beer, and wine, complimentary snacks and beverages, digital newspapers and magazines, Wi-Fi, TVs, flight monitors, and plentiful charging stations, with access allowed up to three hours before departure. Escape Lounges features freshly prepared hot and cold food using regional ingredients, a full bar with cocktails, ultra-fast private Wi-Fi, charging ports, print/scan/copy services, and PressReader access, with no time limit for American Express cardholders. Both lounges welcome Priority Pass members, and Escape Lounges also offers free access to American Express Platinum Card Members and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members traveling on a Delta-marketed flight that day.
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Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?

On the CVG to Athens route, same‑day changes and standby depend on the operating carrier and fare class; flexible economy, premium economy, and business tickets generally allow them for a fee or free of charge, while Basic Economy does not.