Flying from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Dresden.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your DRS to ATH flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dresden International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DRS and ATH include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, Rs39,787 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dresden International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs80,966. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DRS to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Dresden International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DRS to ATH.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dresden International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dresden International Airport (DRS)
84.36% of flights leaving Dresden International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from DRS.
Dresden International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Dresden. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DRS? If you're catching an early flight from Dresden International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late Dresden International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Dresden International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Dresden International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DRS to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.