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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Athens by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Athens International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane MSY - ATH
    19h 58m
    €401–1,211

  2. Bus to Mobile Regional Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane MOB - ATH
    21h 27m
    €316–1,041

  3. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane GPT - ATH
    17h 28m
    €367–1,259

  4. Train to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane LFT - ATH
    20h 27m
    €352–1,196

  5. Train to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to Athens International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane JAN - ATH
    21h
    €372–1,149

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane MSY - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train
    27h 10m
    €484–1,454

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration17h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,887 km
  • Duration: 19h 58m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Athens, Greece?

British Airways, JetBlue Airways, and Swiss fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily.

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