Flying from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens is one hour ahead of Dusseldorf and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from DUS to ATH start from 05:50 — the first with Eurowings. The last departure is at 20:30 with Aegean Airlines. In total, you can choose from 89 weekly Dusseldorf International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your DUS to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Athens adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Greece:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for DUS to ATH flights, with 80.49% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dusseldorf International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between DUS and ATH include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is Rs12,855. A return fare right now is Rs33,615. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book nine months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUS to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from DUS to ATH is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dusseldorf International Airport, 78.28% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Dusseldorf International Airport from central Dusseldorf, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near DUS:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dusseldorf International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Follow your own route with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Athens in January.
Book your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DUS to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.
