Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
Dubai is two hours ahead of Athens and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
You can choose from 21 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest available. Emirates operates the latest service of the day at 23:10.
To ensure you get on your ATH to DXB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to discovering Dubai (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dubai Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Aegean Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Aegean Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for ATH to DXB flights, with 90.6% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ATH and DXB include:
Ben Gurion International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
C$147 is the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$389. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from ATH to DXB, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dubai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from ATH to DXB is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, data shows 77.19% of flights complete their journey on time.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dubai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Book a hotel close to DXB if you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Dubai Airport rental car and explore Dubai and beyond with your own wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dubai Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Dubai in April.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dubai Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to DXB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Arab Emirates you should also see. About 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another favourite stop in United Arab Emirates. Start your sightseeing at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.