Flight from Cebu to Athens

The capital city of Greece, Athens is a city where democracy, Olympics, theatrical play were born. Rich with history – Athens homes several ancient monuments from Greek Civilization. Acropolis, Parthenon, Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus – just to name you a few. Even its cuisines have a long tradition and history, but of course, the most important thing is Greek cuisine is delightful!

Best time to fly from Cebu to Athens

The best times to visit Athens will be during spring (March to May) or fall (September to November). The weather and temperature will be suitable for sightseeing. Interestingly, Athens’ winters are relatively temperate, so if you cannot make it in spring or fall, come during winter – which falls between December and February. Similar to other popular destinations in the world, summer times are packed with tourists and the prices of everything will shoot up, including flight tickets. Thus, if your trip falls between June and August, purchase your airline ticket early and survey the prices of hotels in Athens using the Traveloka application. By doing this, you can save more, and probably spend less!

Main airports available in Cebu and Athens

Mactan–Cebu International Airport - This international airport works as the gateway to Cebu City and Central Visayas. Some of the airlines that operate at Mactan-Cebu International Airport are Royal Philippines, Philippines AirAsia, PAL Express, Cebu Pacific and others. You can either take a bus or a taxi to reach here because Mactan-Cebu International Airport is only 14.6 kilometers from Cebu’s city center. If you take a taxi, it is going to cost you around PHP 40 to 70. The facilities provided at this airport are top-notch. From eateries to convenience stores are prepared by the airport management just to ease the trip for the travelers.

Athens International Airport - Athens International Airport is the busiest airport in entire Greece. The airport is the hub of Aegean Airlines and other local airlines. Located 30 kilometers to the Athens’ city center, Athens Airport provides various kinds of means of transportation for its visitors. You can come here using rail, bus, taxi, and rental cars. The fare of the taxi is going to cost you around PHP 2158 and the trip time to the city center will approximately take 35 to 40 minutes. Inside the airport, the visitors are given a wide range of facilities such as children’s play area, baby room, banks, restaurants, stores, cafés, and others.

Climate pattern in Cebu and Athens

Athens’s climate is hot-summer Mediterranean climate which makes the summers alternate from hot to dry. The winters also are relatively mild and the precipitation across the year is moderate. All and all, the weather in Athens is desirable all year long. The rainiest months are October and April, hence bring the umbrella together with you if your trip is on one of these months. July and August are the driest months in Athens, suitable for you to do any outdoor activities because of the clear sky. The hottest month in Athens is July with an average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. While the coldest month in Athens is January with an average of 10.3 degrees Celsius. Plan smartly before you set foot in Athens, you do not want to spend the rest of your trip watching the raindrops from your hotel windows.

Highlights in Athens

• Acropolis and the Parthenon – The Acropolis and the Parthenon are nestled on top of hills. Viewing the city from the Acropolis will make you feel like you are living in the Greek Civilization. The monuments themselves are amazing and they are the living symbol of an ancient civilization. Join the tour group with experienced guides to understand better about the history of both glorious yet historic monuments.
• Cape Sounion – Cape Sounion is one of the perfect spots for you to catch the beauty of a sunset. Aside from that, it is a home for The Temple of Poseidon. Most visitors usually take a guide with them to learn more about the history of the place. However, you always can come here alone without a guide by taking the public bus from the city.
• The Theatre of Dionysus – The theatre is situated right at the foot of Acropolis. This oldest theatre used to have the great Euripides, Sophocles, Aristophanes and Aeschylus showcasing their works here in the fifth century B.C. Have a seat on this grand theatre to get a glimpse of how the people from the ancient Greek be entertained. How times have evolved the medium, method of entertainment is presented. Pay a visit and experience the oldest theatre in the entire world!