HEW - Athen Helenikon Airport

Athens, Greece

IATA Code: HEW · Athens, Greece

The airport code HEW is the IATA identifier for Athen Helenikon Airport. You may also find it referred to as Athens Airport (HEW).

Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) serves Athens, Greece, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

HEW is the IATA airport code for Athen Helenikon Airport, located in Athens, Greece. The airport is situated at coordinates 37.8933°N, 23.7261°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)

$5.51/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
HEW
City
Athens
Country
Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Latitude
37.8933°
Longitude
23.7261°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Europe

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from HEW

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
ATH - Athens 20 km $309 $1/passenger
PKH - Porto Heli 84 km $1,296 $3/passenger
JSY - Syros Island 120 km $1,851 $4/passenger
SKU - Skiros 137 km $2,114 $4/passenger
JSI - Skiathos 144 km $2,222 $4/passenger
SPJ - Sparti 147 km $2,268 $5/passenger
MLO - Milos 149 km $2,299 $5/passenger
JMK - Mykonos 152 km $2,345 $5/passenger
PAS - Paros 156 km $2,407 $5/passenger
VOL - Nea Anghialos 168 km $2,592 $5/passenger
JNX - Cyclades Islands 171 km $2,638 $5/passenger
KLX - Kalamata 176 km $2,715 $5/passenger
KIT - Kithira 191 km $2,947 $6/passenger
GPA - Patras 204 km $3,147 $6/passenger
PYR - Andravida 214 km $3,302 $7/passenger
JKH - Chios 217 km $3,348 $7/passenger
AGQ - Agrinion 222 km $3,425 $7/passenger
LRA - Larissa 224 km $3,456 $7/passenger
JTR - Thira 227 km $3,502 $7/passenger
JIK - Ikaria 232 km $3,579 $7/passenger
ZTH - Zakynthos 250 km $3,857 $8/passenger
LXS - Limnos 260 km $4,011 $8/passenger
CHQ - Chania 265 km $4,088 $8/passenger
JTY - Astypalaia 276 km $4,258 $9/passenger
MJT - Mytilini 281 km $4,335 $9/passenger
SMI - Samos 281 km $4,335 $9/passenger
LRS - Leros 282 km $4,351 $9/passenger
PVK - Preveza 282 km $4,351 $9/passenger
EFL - Keffallinia 284 km $4,382 $9/passenger
IGL - Izmir 295 km $4,551 $9/passenger
SKG - Thessaloniki 299 km $4,613 $9/passenger
JKL - Kalymnos 302 km $4,659 $9/passenger
ADB - Izmir 303 km $4,675 $9/passenger
HER - Heraklion 312 km $4,814 $10/passenger
KZI - Kozani 312 km $4,814 $10/passenger
IOA - Ioannina 322 km $4,968 $10/passenger
KGS - Kos 322 km $4,968 $10/passenger
EDO - Balikesir Korfez 340 km $5,246 $10/passenger
CKZ - Canakkale 342 km $5,276 $11/passenger
KVA - Kavala 344 km $5,307 $11/passenger
KSO - Kastoria 353 km $5,446 $11/passenger
BJV - Bodrum 354 km $5,462 $11/passenger
BXN - Bodrum 358 km $5,523 $11/passenger
JSH - Sitia 366 km $5,647 $11/passenger
AXD - Alexandroupolis 381 km $5,878 $12/passenger
CFU - Kerkyra/corfu 381 km $5,878 $12/passenger
KSJ - Kasos 395 km $6,094 $12/passenger
AOK - Karpathos 411 km $6,341 $13/passenger
BZI - Balikesir 412 km $6,356 $13/passenger
RHO - Rhodos 420 km $6,480 $13/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your HEW Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Athens

Athens experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through HEW

As a European airport, HEW falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.

Planning Your Trip via HEW

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