How to find low cost travel and book cheap airline tickets to Athens, Heraklion, Thessaloniki or any other city in Greece
Are you looking for discounted airplane tickets to Athens or Rhodes? Do you need the best airline fares to Thessaloniki or Heraklion? There is no easier way to book cheap airline tickets to Greece than at www.travelpapa.com!
To book cheap airline tickets to Greece, just enter your departure and destination cities (it may be Athens, Heraklion, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, etc.) into our simple search form. Then, choose the dates of your flights to Greece and back for roundtrip airline tickets. You can also choose One Way or Multi Destination options depending on the flights to Greece you wish to make. Don't forget we also have cheap airline tickets from Greece. While booking cheap airline tickets to Greece, enter the number of adults, children and infants and follow the easy instructions.
Traveling to Greece
Cheap airfare routings to Greece are to be found using United Airlines via Europe, Lufthansa via Frankfurt, British Airways via London, Air France via Paris, Swiss Airlines via Zurich, American Airlines via New York, and Delta Airlines via Atlanta, US Airways via Europe among others. Each European Airline has a Domestic US airline partner so TravelPapa.com can offer you great discounted airfares from almost every USA airport to almost every major international airport.
Discount Airfare Search Tips
Airlines have made a Saturday night stay a requirement to get a cheap round trip airfare to Greece. For one way airfare to Greece there is no restriction. You can purchase a deeply discounted one way ticket to Greece on TravelPapa.com at the last minute and still save up to 60% off the airlines regular prices.
For the lowest airfare to Greece you should try to travel on Monday through Thursday, which traditionally costs less. If you have flexible travel dates try midweek flights to Greece to save money.
When searching for the lowest international airfare to Greece keep in mind that during peak holiday travel dates there will be less availability, so book as far in advance as possible.
Greece, the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southern Europe, on the southernmost tip of the Balkan peninsula, with extensive coastlines and islands in the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. It shares borders in the north with Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
Modern Greece looks back on the heritage of the ancient Greek civilization, generally considered to be the "seminal" culture which provided the foundation of Western civilization. As such, it is the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, Western literature and historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, and Western drama, including both tragedy and comedy.
Very few countries can rival the richness of Greece's history. Philosophers like Plato, Socrates and Aristotle formulated some of history's most important ideas here. Today, ancient sites like the Parthenon and Delphi survive to be awe-inspiring spectacles for the throngs of tourists who flock to them. Many of Greece's cities date back milleniums, and despite modernity rearing its head, the character of these places still retains their ancient tradition.
Greece is a destination with more than enough attractions to lure you there and plenty of surprises to keep you dazzled. After you have seen all the touristy hot spots, head for one of Greece's many fine Mediterranean beaches, stretch out, close your eyes and let the sounds of a land of dreams wash over you.
An important percentage of Greece's income comes from tourism. Thus, in 2007, Greece welcomed more than 19 million tourists, and climbed to the top ten worldwide tourist destinations. Over 90% of tourists who visit Greece come from other European countries, although in recent years there have been growing numbers of guests from other world regions. The vast majority of visitors arrive during tourism season, which is April through October. Peak season is July through August. The island of Rhodes was announced the best European tourist destination. Other famous tourist hotspots include the capital Athens, the northern Chalkidiki peninsula, the Ionian island of Corfu and the island resorts of Myconos, Santorini, Paros and Crete.
General information
Continent:
Europe
Subregion:
Southern Europe
Area:
131,990 sq km (50,944 sq mi)
Capital:
Athens
Government:
Parliamentary republic
Population:
11.2 million
Languages:
Greek is the national official language and is the native tongue of the vast majority of the population, but English speaking visitor will encounter no significant language problem. English is the most widely studied and understood of foreign languages in Greece, followed by French, Italian, and German. Basic knowledge of English can be expected from almost all personnel in the tourism industry and public transport services, as well as most Greeks under the age of 40.
Religions:
An estimated 97% of Greek citizens identify themselves as Greek Orthodox. Recognized Muslim minority, which is mostly located in Thrace, range between 0.9% and 1.2%.
Time:
GMT +2
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Electricity:
220V / 50Hz (European plug)
Calling Code:
+30
Internet Domain:
.gr
Drives:
on the right
Visas:
Greece is both a member of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). All EU nationals may enter Greece with a valid national ID card; this includes non-member states affiliated with the European Union, such as Monaco and Andorra. Citizens from EEA states that are not members of the EU (such as Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland), may also enter Greece with a valid national ID card.
A valid passport is required of all non-EU and non-EEA nationals, and most are also required to obtain a visa. Citizens of select countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Hong Kong SAR, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, and the United States, are allowed a 90-day visa-free stay.
Greece is a signatory of the Schengen agreement along with Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Iceland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia Spain, and Sweden. There are no passport checks when traveling between any two Schengen countries. A non-Schengen national who plans on visiting multiple Schengen countries - and who needs a tourist visa to visit them - may do so on just one visa from one Schengen country; but he is best advised to specifically obtain the visa for the first country he will be visiting.
Have you always wanted to visit this country but didn't know where to start? You have already checked airfares at cheaptickets, cheapflights, expedia, skyscanner, momondo, kayak, and other travel sites but failed? Stop surfing around! Here, at TravelPapa.com you can find best airfares and book very cheap airline tickets to Athens, Heraklion, Thessaloniki and other cities of Greece. Have a great flight!
This page was last edited at 16:47, September 20, 2009 by Koralex
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