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Several public transportation options connect Athens International Airport (ATH) with the city. Buses depart from outside the arrivals level: Attica KTEL lines stop outside exit 5, while Rafina and Markopoulo regional buses leave between exits 2 and 3. Metro trains also depart every 15–25 minutes to Doukissis Plakentias station, where travelers can transfer to the Athens Metro network.

Air France offers several services for passengers with reduced mobility. These include wheelchair assistance from a designated place in the airport to the aircraft and from the aircraft to the airport exit. Passengers with wheelchairs or mobility aids can also have those devices stored in the cargo hold. Onboard wheelchairs are available and airline staff can help passengers get to the restrooms. Unique needs must be communicated when booking with the airline.

Yes, Delta Airlines permits pets on board. Pets traveling in the cabin must fit comfortably in a kennel under the seat. Only certain sizes are allowed in the cabin, while pets that cannot be accommodated there can travel as cargo.

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. to Athens flights:

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

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

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $860 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $1,478 for nonstop.

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.

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

• Istanbul (IST) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 19% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 6% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Washington, D.C. to Athens route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,052 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,277: a $225 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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. to Athens route, 36% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 3 minutes.

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 Washington, D.C. 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.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% below the route average of $1,159. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens takes 9h 45m, covering 5,136 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 Washington, D.C. to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $533, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Washington, D.C. to Athens flights. 64% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 51m, compared with 13h 14m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 13h 41m via Philadelphia (PHL).

Athens is 7 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (Eastern European Time vs Eastern 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 Washington, D.C. to Athens range from $837 to $1,460, with an average of $1,159 over the past 12 months. Anything below $837 counts as a good deal.