Athens
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"
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About Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"
Athens enjoys stable Mediterranean conditions most of the year. Occasional meltemi winds in summer create some turbulence.
Is Athens Airport turbulent?
Athens enjoys excellent flying weather thanks to its Mediterranean climate and position on the Attic Peninsula. The Meltemi wind in summer can bring gusty conditions, with gusts reaching 39 mph from the north. Winter occasionally brings storms from the Aegean, but severe disruptions are rare. The airport's modern infrastructure handles weather efficiently.
- Mediterranean climate provides generally stable conditions
- Summer Meltemi winds can bring gusts up to 39 mph
- Aegean exposure brings occasional winter storms
What is the Meltemi wind?
The Meltemi is a strong, dry northerly wind that blows across the Aegean Sea during summer months, typically June through September. While it can create gusty landing conditions, it also provides relief from summer heat. The predictable nature of Meltemi winds makes them manageable for flight operations.
When is the best time to fly from Athens?
Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) offer pleasant temperatures with light winds. Summer is reliably sunny but the Meltemi can cause gusty conditions. Winter brings occasional rain and rare snow. Athens is one of Europe's most weather-reliable airports year-round.
Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 45
| Flight | Destination | Departure | Aircraft | Forecast |
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OA148
Olympic Air |
AXD | 18:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
HV3523
Transavia |
ORY | 18:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
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A3322
Aegean Airlines |
HER | 18:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
OA266
Olympic Air |
LXS | 18:25 Local | atr 72-600 | Forecast |
OA166
Olympic Air |
IOA | 18:25 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
QS562
Smartwings |
TLV | 18:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
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A3906
Aegean Airlines |
LCA | 18:30 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
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A3994
Aegean Airlines |
IST | 18:30 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
6H562
Israir Airlines (Skideal Livery) |
TLV | 18:30 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
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A3166
Aegean Airlines |
IOA | 18:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
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A3962
Aegean Airlines |
OTP | 18:45 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
6H562
Israir Airlines |
TLV | 18:45 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
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A3286
Aegean Airlines |
CFU | 18:50 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
RO274
Tarom |
OTP | 18:50 Local | atr 72-600 | Forecast |
FR3380
Ryanair |
PFO | 18:55 Local | boeing 737 max 8-200 | Forecast |
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A3210
Aegean Airlines |
RHO | 18:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
LH1755
Lufthansa |
MUC | 18:55 Local | airbus a320-271n | Forecast |
FR9201
Ryanair |
BLQ | 18:55 Local | boeing 737 max 8-200 | Forecast |
OA226
Olympic Air |
KGS | 19:00 Local | atr 72-600 | Forecast |
A3124
Aegean Airlines |
SKG | 19:00 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
QR208
Qatar Airways |
DOH | 19:00 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
RO274
Tarom |
OTP | 19:10 Local | boeing 737-82r | Forecast |
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A3608
Aegean Airlines |
LHR | 19:10 Local | airbus a320-271n | Forecast |
OA276
Olympic Air |
JKH | 19:10 Local | atr 72-600 | Forecast |
AZ721
Ita Airways |
FCO | 19:25 Local | airbus a320-216 | Forecast |
GQ212
Sky Express |
HER | 19:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
SK2778
Sas |
CPH | 19:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
FR2614
Ryanair |
KTW | 19:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
MS750
Egyptair |
CAI | 19:40 Local | boeing 737-866 | Forecast |
BA637
British Airways |
LHR | 19:55 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
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A3126
Aegean Airlines |
SKG | 19:55 Local | airbus a320-271n | Forecast |
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V72483
Volotea |
MRS | 19:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
HV6710
Transavia |
EIN | 19:55 Local | boeing 737-8k2 | Forecast |
GQ244
Sky Express |
JKH | 20:00 Local | atr 72-600 | Forecast |
OA146
Olympic Air |
AXD | 20:00 Local | atr 72-600 | Forecast |
GQ284
Sky Express |
RHO | 20:00 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
GQ922
Sky Express |
LIS | 20:00 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
IZ214
Arkia |
TLV | 20:00 Local | airbus a321-251nx(lr) | Forecast |
GQ294
Sky Express |
AXD | 20:05 Local | atr 72-600 | Forecast |
GQ304
Sky Express |
MJT | 20:05 Local | atr 72-600 | Forecast |
LO604
Lot |
WAW | 20:05 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
GQ274
Sky Express |
CFU | 20:10 Local | atr 72-600 | Forecast |
BA637
British Airways |
LHR | 20:10 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
HV3529
Transavia |
ORY | 20:10 Local | airbus a320-252n | Forecast |
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A3146
Aegean Airlines |
AXD | 20:10 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
OA148
HV3523
OA266
OA166
QS562
6H562
6H562
RO274
FR3380
LH1755
FR9201
OA226
A3124
QR208
RO274
OA276
AZ721
GQ212
SK2778
FR2614
MS750
BA637
HV6710
GQ244
OA146
GQ284
GQ922
IZ214
GQ294
GQ304
LO604
GQ274
BA637
HV3529