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THXX0002
Bangkok, Thailand
Temp (C): 28°C
INXX0038
Delhi, India
Temp (C): 32°C
INXX0087
Mumbai, India
Temp (C): 29°C
INXX0012
Bangalore, India
Temp (C): 21°C
INXX0057
Hyderabad, India
Temp (C): 22°C
INXX0169
Goa, India
Temp (C): 26°C
INXX0202
Chennai, India
Temp (C): 26°C
INXX0001
Ahmedabad, India
Temp (C): 27°C
INXX0028
Calcutta, India
Temp (C): 33°C
INXX0007
Amritsar, India
Temp (C): 30°C
INXX0032
Cochin, India
Temp (C): 26°C
THXX0003
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Temp (C): 23°C
RPXX0007
Weather forecast is not available at this time.
ASXX0089
Perth, Australia
Temp (C): 12°C
USFL0316
Miami, FL
Temp (C): 34°C
THXX0018
Phuket, Thailand
Temp (C): 29°C
USFL0373
Orlando/Executive Arpt, FL
Temp (C): 32°C
ASXX0112
Sydney, Australia
Temp (C): 17°C
IRXX0018
Tehran, Iran
Temp (C): 22°C
ISXX0026
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Temp (C): 27°C
USFL0481
Tampa, FL
Temp (C): 33°C
USFL0149
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Temp (C): 33°C
USNM0170
Las Vegas, NM
Temp (C): 25°C
USFL0547
Orlando International Airport, FL
Temp (C): 30°C
RPXX0017
Manila, Philippines
Temp (C): 33°C
SFXX0023
Johannesburg, South Africa
Temp (C): 11°C
SFXX0010
Cape Town, South Africa
Temp (C): 10°C
ASXX0075
Melbourne, Australia
Temp (C): 15°C
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Athens
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| Overview |
It´s no surprise that Athens, Greece’s capital city, is one of the most popular destinations in the world. The city was named after Athena, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom and the famous Parthenon was her temple. Athens, the city with the most glorious history in the world, a city worshipped by gods and people, a magical city. The enchanting capital of Greece has always been a birthplace for civilization. It is surrounded by mountains Ymmytos, Pendeli and Parnitha, northwards and eastwards and the Saronic gulf southwards and westwards. The sun is shining over Athens all year round. The climate is one of the best in Europe.
Athens is a city of different aspects. A walk around the famous historic triangle (Plaka, Thission, Psyri) the old neighborhoods, reveal the coexistence of different eras. Old mansions, well-preserved ones and other worn down by time. Luxurious department stores and small intimate shops, fancy restaurants and traditional taverns, All have their place in this city. Athens by night totally changes. The options for entertainment satisfy all tastes.
Athens is a divine city. Let it enchant you... |
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| Distance from Airport |
Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Airport is located 33km (20 miles) southeast of Athens. |
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| Getting Downtown Athens |
The easiest and quickest way to reach the city centre from the airport is on board Athens´ new Metro. The airport is also served by six public bus routes, which connect to destinations in the greater area of Athens and Piraeus, buses running frequently day and night. Athens International Airport is connected to Athens Central Railway Station (Larissis Station) by the Suburban Rail line. Finally, there are plenty of taxis to be hired at the ranks in front of the airport terminals, fares charged on a per km basis. |
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| When to Fly to Athens |
Peak Season:
Despite the heat, summer brings hordes of visitors to Athens. By June most restaurants and clubs have shut down or changed venue to the shore. During August, Athens belongs to the tourists and most of the Athenians leave the city on holiday |
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Off Season:
December to March are the coldest and least reliable months, though even then there are many crystal-clear, fine days and the glorious lowland flowers begin to bloom very early in spring. Winter is still an interesting time to visit Athens. There are few tourists, the weather is chilly with some rain and you will save money on hotel bills. |
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| Flying time |
London to Athens Time is 03 h 42 min
Glasgow to Athens Time is 04 h 00 min
Manchester to Athens Time is 03 h 50 min
*Approximate flight time |
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| Time difference |
GMT +2 hrs
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