Spata-Artemida to Minneapolis (ATH–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ATH–MSP had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,508 miles in 10h 50m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 10:00 AM in Minneapolis.
Greece is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Greek passport holders must obtain an approved ESTA before boarding a US-bound flight. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. You need an e-passport with a biometric chip.
Apply at least 72 hours before departure through the official CBP website. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay unless you qualify for the six-month club exemption.
Metro Line 3 (blue line) connects Monastiraki and Syntagma stations in central Athens to the airport in 40 minutes for €10 one-way (€18 return, valid 48 hours). Trains run every 30 minutes from roughly 05:30 to midnight. Suburban rail (Proastiakos) also serves the airport, useful from Piraeus and the northern suburbs.
Express buses (X93 to Kifissos Bus Terminal, X95 to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus) run 24/7 for €6.20 and take 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis from the city centre are metered with a flat rate of €40 (day) or €55 (night/holidays) from the airport to downtown. Ride-shares are limited; metered taxis are the standard option.
Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.
Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.
Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.
ATH–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to MSP
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
ATH to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to MSP is about 10 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,508 miles (8,863 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.