Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens is six hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are seven Washington Dulles International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, opt for the 17:10 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 17:15 with United Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between IAD and ATH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Rs81,392 is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs104,991. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from IAD to ATH, book your trip ten months before your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IAD to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights that depart Washington Dulles International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ATH:
Explore without limits with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
