Flying from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is six hours ahead of Grand Rapids and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your GRR to ATH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between GRR and ATH include:
O'Hare International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, C$465 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$885. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from GRR to ATH, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from GRR to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
You'll find GRR at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
72.98% of flights that take off from Gerald R. Ford International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Grand Rapids to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to GRR? If you've booked an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
Booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from GRR to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.