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Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Athens flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Athens.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $157 round-trip via Larnaca (LCA), compared to $541 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $41–$95 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and Air Arabia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 2% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Abu Dhabi to Athens route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $374 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $571, a difference of $197. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Athens route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 23 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Athens flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Parthenon. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 am and lands at 7:17 am
• Latest: departs at 8:35 am and lands at 1:52 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $488. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Athens takes 5h 17m, covering 2,026 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Athens are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $230.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Cairo (CAI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 47m, compared with 8h 41m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 9h 12m via Istanbul (IST).

Athens is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi (Eastern European Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens range from $362 to $686, with an average of $488 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.