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Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

LGAV
541
Flights/Day
14:20
Local Time
Athens
Timezone
308ft
Elevation
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VFR
17°C
Clear • 5kt • 1025.00"
Observed: 11:50 UTC
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14:00
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 14:00 local time
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.

Is turbulence at Athens dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Athens?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Local
ATH VCE
A3670
14:25
Local
ATH HFA
E2702
14:30
Local
ATH MLO
GQ GQ410
14:30
Local
ATH LCA
FX FX4995
14:30
Local
ATH RHO
GQ GQ282
14:30
Local
ATH ADD
ET ET765
14:30
Local
ATH JSI
GQ GQ430
14:35
Local
ATH HER
OA OA310
14:35
Local
ATH CDG
AF AF1533
14:35
Local
ATH EHU
I99806
boeing 777-f6n
14:35
Local
ATH MAD
A3702
14:40
Local
ATH SKG
GQ GQ384
14:40
Local
ATH LGW
U28182
14:45
Local
ATH SKG
A3 A3118
14:45
Local
ATH PFO
FR FR325
14:45
Local
ATH KGS
GQ GQ222
14:50
Local
ATH LHR
BA BA631
14:50
Local
ATH MJT
A3254
14:55
Local
ATH AUH
A3956
14:55
Local
ATH GVA
LX LX1823
14:55
Local
ATH STN
FR FR52
14:56
Local
ATH IST
AG AG4630
14:56
Local
ATH IST
5H 5H4630
boeing 737-8as(bcf)
15:00
Local
ATH PRG
GQ GQ760
15:00
Local
ATH MUC
VL VL9932
15:00
Local
ATH HER
A3316
15:00
Local
ATH HAM
GQ GQ872
15:00
Local
ATH BAH
GF GF42
15:00
Local
ATH JNX
OA OA14
15:00
Local
ATH TLV
IZ IZ214
15:05
Local
ATH RIX
BT BT612
15:05
Local
ATH KGS
GQ GQ222
15:05
Local
ATH SKU
OA OA48
15:05
Local
ATH KGS
OA OA224
15:05
Local
ATH JSH
OA OA44
atr 42-600
15:10
Local
ATH MXP
U23654
15:10
Local
ATH SMI
OA OA246
15:15
Local
ATH WAW
GQ GQ770
15:15
Local
ATH RHO
A3206
15:20
Local
ATH MJT
GQ GQ302
atr 72-600
15:20
Local
ATH SAW
PC PC1194
15:20
Local
ATH BSL
U21146
15:25
Local
ATH TLV
6H564
15:25
Local
ATH LUX
A3628
15:25
Local
ATH SOF
A3980
15:25
Local
ATH BOM
6E1904
15:30
Local
ATH JED
LXJ
15:30
Local
ATH GVA
A3856
15:30
Local
ATH OSL
KJ6106
15:35
Local
ATH HER
OA OA316
15:35
Local
ATH BER
A3822
15:35
Local
ATH LIS
A3722
15:40
Local
ATH PRG
A3866
airbus a320-232
15:40
Local
ATH BUD
A3876
15:40
Local
ATH JTR
GQ GQ350
15:40
Local
ATH ORY
HV HV2451
15:40
Local
ATH LCA
A3908
airbus a320-271n
15:40
Local
ATH OTP
A3960
15:40
Local
ATH BCN
A3712
15:45
Local
ATH IST
TK TK1850
15:45
Local
ATH NAP
U24154
15:45
Local
ATH MUC
A3806
15:45
Local
ATH MAN
LS LS1710
15:45
Local
ATH PAS
OA OA74
15:45
Local
ATH HER
A3316
15:50
Local
ATH BEG
BT BT533
embraer e190std
15:50
Local
ATH BLQ
FR FR6017
15:50
Local
ATH FCO
FR FR1199
15:50
Local
ATH LCA
A3908
15:50
Local
ATH ZTH
GQ GQ420
15:50
Local
ATH STN
FR FR14
15:50
Local
ATH BCN
A3712
15:50
Local
ATH WAW
A3 A3872
15:55
Local
ATH TIA
W65204
15:55
Local
ATH MAD
IB IB834
15:55
Local
ATH TIA
W45204
16:00
Local
ATH FAB
QE510
16:00
Local
ATH TLV
IZ IZ214
16:00
Local
ATH KGS
A3224
16:00
Local
ATH TIA
W6 W65204
16:00
Local
ATH LHR
A3604
16:00
Local
ATH RHO
GQ GQ282
16:00
Local
ATH VAR
3E104
16:00
Local
ATH KUN
A3
16:00
Local
ATH DEL
6E1902
16:00
Local
ATH STR
A3 A3808
16:05
Local
ATH FRA
A3832
16:05
Local
ATH BRU
SN SN3246
16:05
Local
ATH AXD
GQ GQ292
16:10
Local
ATH TLV
A3926
16:15
Local
ATH MXP
A3664
airbus a321-271nx
16:15
Local
ATH EFL
A3292
16:15
Local
ATH ZTH
OA OA52
atr 72-600
16:20
Local
ATH VIE
A3 A3862
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