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There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Athens by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane EWR - ATH
    12h 42m
    €331–914

  2. Fly from Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane LGA - ATH
    16h 5m
    €288–1,035

  3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane JFK - ATH
    13h 31m
    €314–787

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane PHL - ATH
    14h 9m
    €388–1,940

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,000.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 42m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Athens, Greece?

United Airlines, Emirates, and four other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours.

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