What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

If you book a flight to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V., which is the city’s only airport. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is located 19.7 km from the centre of Athens. ATH handles an average of 6 flights per day from Dubai. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 6 airlines have flights to Eleftherios V. from Dubai.

Can I find cheaper flights to Athens if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Athens on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Arabia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Athens.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?

Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost AED 195, while return flights cost around AED 438.

How much is a return flight to Athens?

A return flight to Athens will typically cost around AED 1,520, however they can be found for as little as AED 438.

Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Sharjah offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 0 minutes).

Does Athens Eleftherios V. have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0.0 km away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Athens are Aegean Airlines, Emirates and Gulf Air.

How long is the flight to Athens?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Athens takes 5 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Athens from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Athens

The most flights from Dubai to Athens are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Athens are Air Arabia, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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00:00-02:00

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Athens, you should look to book at least 10 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines,Emirates, andAir Arabia to Greece. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.

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10.0

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Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.

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907 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.

Qatar Airways

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907 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.

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Theodoros,Nov 2024

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Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.

FAQs about flying to Athens

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?
If you book a flight to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V., which is the city’s only airport. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is located 19.7 km from the centre of Athens. ATH handles an average of 6 flights per day from Dubai. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 6 airlines have flights to Eleftherios V. from Dubai.
Can I find cheaper flights to Athens if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Athens on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Athens?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Arabia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Athens.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?
Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost AED 195, while return flights cost around AED 438.
How much is a return flight to Athens?
A return flight to Athens will typically cost around AED 1,520, however they can be found for as little as AED 438.
Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Sharjah offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 0 minutes).
Does Athens Eleftherios V. have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?
Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0.0 km away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Athens, you should look to book at least 10 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Athens are Air Arabia, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.

Weekly flight availability to Athens

The most flights from Dubai to Athens are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Athens by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

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On average, a flight from Dubai to Athens takes 5 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Athens from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

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