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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 3:00 am
• Latest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 3:00 am.

The flight takes about 9h 45m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Athens:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Athens takes 9h 45m, covering 5,152 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Athens range from $894 to $1,503, with an average of $1,223 over the past 12 months. Anything below $894 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $1,223 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $605 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $1,502 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Athens flights. 66% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Athens are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $775.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Athens usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Athens route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 03m.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Athens. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,130 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,319, a difference of $189.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Athens.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 47m, compared with 13h 14m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 13h 55m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Athens is 7 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (Eastern European Time vs Eastern 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Athens flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection
• Brussels Airlines: 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Brussels 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.

The daily parking has a rate which ranges from $10 to $35. The rate per hour for the terminal parking is $6 and $25 per hour. Additionally, the airport has two parking garages with an hourly rate of $6 and a $17 for 24h. Prices may vary.

The Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has one main terminal and two midfield terminals with four airside concourses arranged in parallel to the terminal. The pedestrian walkway and the Aerotrain move the pedestrians about the concourses easier. However, many passengers arriving on the international flights won't ride on the train because they first need to clear international customs.

Yes. Only United Airlines offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH). However, many other airlines offer layover flights, including KLM, which has its layover at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), and United Airlines, which also has one at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Brussels Airlines, with its layover at Brussels Airport. Lufthansa also has flights with a layover either at the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or the Munich International Airport (MUC).

The fastest and most convenient public transport option from Athens International Airport (ATH) to downtown Athens is by the airport taxi. These taxis are usually available outside the arrival terminal. They take about 25min to travel from the airport to the city center. The price from the airport to the city center is approximately between €38 ($40) and €54 ($57), depending on the time and demand of the taxi at the airport.