Greece is one of the famous holiday destinations among tourist. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece is Athens. Famously known for ancient monuments and works of art of a bygone era, Athens is a perfect getaway for those who want a little bit of nature coexisting with modern civilization in their holiday.

Best time to fly from Davao to Athens

The climate in Athens consist of four seasons which the average temperature of the season would differ greatly with one another. During the summer, Athens is noted to have high humidity and heat, which is the strongest during June through August. During the winter, Athens is noted to have little sunlight and heavy rain or snow with an average temperature of roughly 17.4 Celsius. The best time to visit Athens would be during the summer, which is between June through August. This is when the weather is warmer with the occasional showers and many of the flora are in Athens is in full blossom. During this season, the sun shines bright, resulting in clear skies with the winds blow gently, making it suitable for outdoor activities. The off-peak season is between December through February where the climate during that season is on the colder side and rains or snow significantly throughout the season. Visitors should check the weather reports before going to this town. During this season, you will find better flight tickets and hotel deals, so this is perfect for those who wanted to travel with a limited budget.

Main airports available in Davao and Athens

Francisco Bangoy International Airport – The Francisco Bangoy International Airport is an airport that served the city of Davao and its surrounding region. The airport is located in Catitipan, Barangay Buhangin, Davao. The airlines that operate in this airport is Cebu Pacific, Cathay Dragon, Philippine AirAsia, SilkAir, Philippine Airlines, XiamenAir and Qatar Airways. This airport consists of one main passenger terminals. The Francisco Bangoy International Airport has many interesting shops and eateries within the airport so you can shop or dine in while waiting for your plane to arrive or depart. For your convenience, it is easy for you to go in and out of the airport due to many types of transportation available in the Francisco Bangoy International Airport for the visitors.

Athens International Airport– The Athens International Airport is an airport that connects the city of Athens with the outside world. The airport is located 20 kilometres from Athens. The airlines that operate in this airport are Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Etihad Airways, KLM, Korean Air and many others. This airport consists of one main passenger terminals. Athens International Airport has many interesting shops and eateries within the airport so you can shop or dine in while waiting for your plane to arrive or depart. For your convenience, it is easy for you to go in and out of the airport due to many types of transportation available in the Athens International Airport for the visitors.

Climate pattern in Davao and Athens

Athens's climate is usually consisting of four seasons which are spring, summer, autumn and winter. Generally speaking, it will be warm and sunny throughout the summer. However, there will be bouts of torrential rain during the summer, so it is advised to travellers to pack an umbrella with them if they decided to travel during this period. Autumn and winter mark the coldest season in Athens. Therefore travellers will have to pack warm clothes to protect them from the cold winds. The average maximum temperature in Athens would differ from season to season, where the average temperature would be around 24 Celsius during spring and summer and 15 Celsius during autumn and winter. The month of June through August will be the peak season for Athens due to warm and pleasant climate compared to the rest of the year. If you plan to visit Athens during this season, it is advised to make sure that you booked your flight and hotel as early as possible for fear of both of these amenities filled up quickly due to heavy demand.

Highlights attractions in Athens

• National Archaeological Museum – National Archaeological Museum of Greece is an interesting Greece national museum that is located in Athens. The building’s construction was funded by the Greek Government, the Greek Archaeological Society and the society of Mycenae as well as various benefactors such as Eleni Tositsa and Demetrios and Nikolaos Vernardakis. The museum is considered as one of the greatest museums in the world where the museum contains the richest collection of artefacts from Greek antiquity worldwide.
• Parthenon – Located in the heart of the city of Athens is the stunning and interesting Parthenon. The Parthenon is a former temple dedicated to the goddess Athena whom the people of ancient Athens considered as their patron. The Parthenon was highly regarded as the high points of Greek art and an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, Athenian democracy and Western civilization in general. There are numerous restoration projects carried out to bring the Parthenon to its glory.
• Acropolis of Athens – Located in the heart of Athens, Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on an outcrop above the city of Athens. The citadel contains the remains of several ancient buildings which is of great architectural and historical significance where the most famous of all would be the Parthenon. Every four years, there will be a festival akin to the Olympic Games in terms of popularity named the Panathenaea.