Transportation information for Athens is provided below. Travel information includes driving directions, maps, airport information and more.
Airports
The Huntsville International Airport provides service to the Athens area and is located approximately 23 miles to the south. Non-stop flights are available to major cities such as Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Flights are offered by major airlines such as American Airlines, US Airways, and Delta Air Lines.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Athens is located about one mile west of Interstate 65, just north of US Highway 72, in the center of northern Alabama. Athens is just 15 miles south of the Tennessee state line.