Spata-Artemida to Philadelphia (ATH–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ATH–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,023 miles in approximately 10h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA | 7 | 788 | 10h45 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 11:00 AM in Philadelphia.
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.
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
ATH–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to PHL
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ATH to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to PHL ranges from 10 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,023 miles (8,083 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.