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Driving from Athens International Airport to the city center takes around 30 to 45 minutes. Public transportation options include Metro Line 3 (Blue Line), which connects the airport with Athens city center and Piraeus.

Travelers can drive from downtown Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), which usually takes 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. Public transportation is also available on the 1-Line tram, with a travel time of about 40 minutes.

Yes, Athens International Airport (ATH) has a rental car center in the Arrivals terminal of the airport's main building. A few well-known companies have offices there.

Among airlines operating Seattle to Athens flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Flights from Seattle to Athens usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Seattle to Athens.

One-stop flights from Seattle to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 8% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Seattle to Athens route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,189 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 1,285, a difference of C$ 95. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Syntagma Metro Station Archaeological Collection. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 41% above the route average of C$ 1,232. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Seattle to Athens takes 0h 00m, covering 15,998 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Seattle to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 607, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 28m, compared with 15h 02m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 16h 10m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Athens is 10 hours ahead of Seattle (Eastern European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Athens range from C$ 975 to C$ 1,580, with an average of C$ 1,232 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 975 counts as a good deal.