Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 5 hours 5 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens two hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Flights from AUH to ATH start from 02:20 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The last service of the day is at 14:35 with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. Overall, you can choose from 123 weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
Your AUH to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a snap with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. This popular carrier has direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi on this route.
With an impressive 81.43% of services arriving on schedule, Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier operating AUH to ATH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between AUH and ATH include:
Mikonos Airport
Santorini International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, Rs32,672 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs66,043. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from AUH to ATH.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from AUH to ATH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Of all flights leaving Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to AUH? If you're catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
