City in Greece

Airports in Athens

Airports near Athens with IATA codes, distances and onward travel notes.

☀️ 100°F now🕔 2:45 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 660.000

Airports near Athens

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Athens International AirportATH12 miAthens

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Coordinates: 37°59′1.7″N 23°43′39″E (37.9838, 23.7275)

Summary

Athens is a city in Greece. Athens is known for Acropolis and ancient agora. It has a population of about 660.000.

Right now it is 100°F (38°C) in Athens with clear sky. It feels like 103°F. Today runs from 79°F to 100°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Athens is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 45°F.

The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Acropolis of Athens, Acropolis, Athens, Mykonos and Santorini.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 100°F is 7.9°F above the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Athens today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Athens

TypeCity
CountryGreece
ContinentEurope
Coordinates37°59′1.7″N 23°43′39″E (37.9838, 23.7275)
Population660.000
Known forAcropolis and ancient agora
Local time2:45 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Athens?

Athens is a city in Greece. Its coordinates are 37.9838, 23.7275. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Athens right now?

It is currently 100°F (38°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 20% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Athens?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Athens, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Athens in?

Athens observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 2:45 PM.

How many people live in Athens?

Athens has a population of approximately 660.000.

What is the nearest airport to Athens?

The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 12 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Athens?

Popular options include Acropolis of Athens, Acropolis, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Mount Olympus and Meteora.

What places are in Athens?

Athens covers 3 places in this atlas, including Acropolis of Athens, Athens International Airport and Acropolis, Athens.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 2:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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