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

• Earliest: departs at 10:50 am and lands at 4:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 10:53 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 28m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Dubai to Athens takes 5h 28m, covering 2,032 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.

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Athens range from $508 to $884, with an average of $637 over the past 12 months. Anything below $508 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $637 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $404 round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to $829 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $61–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Athens flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dubai to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $316, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Dubai to Athens usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Dubai to Athens route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Dubai to Athens. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $547 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $759, a difference of $212.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Athens. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 35m, compared with 8h 36m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 31m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Athens is 2 hours behind Dubai (Eastern European Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Athens flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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