Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Athens International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens two hours ahead of Dublin.
Every week, there are eight Dublin Airport to Athens International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 23:59 with Aegean Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your DUB to ATH flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Dublin Airport to Athens International Airport, so jetting to Athens (and then seeing more parts of Greece!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aer Lingus.
Ryanair is a leader in on-time performance for DUB to ATH flights, with 82.14% of its services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dublin Airport to Athens International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between DUB and ATH:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
ر.ق. 127 is the lowest price for a one-way Dublin Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 254. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from DUB to ATH, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Athens International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DUB to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dublin Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of all flights leaving Dublin Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DUB:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dublin Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Athens International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Athens in March.
Book your flight from Dublin Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DUB to ATH around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
