Flights Athens → Philadelphia
ATH → PHL
Route overview
The flight route operates from Athens International Airport, which opened in 2001, to Philadelphia. The destination airport serves over 28 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel. This route is typically operated using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
The Athens (ATH) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Athens (ATH) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads north-west for about 8,083 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 31m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating ATH-PHL
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Frequently asked questions about ATH-PHL
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Aegean Airlines, American Airlines.
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The Athens-Philadelphia route is about 8,083 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
