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September 26 - September 30

Cheapest

DXB - Athens

$416

$334

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September 24 - September 27

DXB - Athens

$416

$354

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June 18 - June 22

Earliest

SHJ - Athens

$447

$385

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October 1 - October 11

DXB - Athens

$371

$397

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September 24 - September 28

DXB - Athens

$416

$398

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September 16 - September 20

DXB - Athens

$415

$402

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June 18 - June 25

Earliest

DXB - Athens

$527

$414

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June 19 - June 24

Best

DXB - Athens

$552

$414

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December 5 - December 13

SHJ - Athens

$477

$416

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October 29 - November 21

DXB - Athens

$375

$416

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Insights for flights from Dubai to Athens

When planning cheap flights from Dubai to Athens, you'll find that January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $360. Other cost-effective options include February, with a median fare of $397, and April, where the median fare is $434. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall typical fares for this route.

Fares for flights from Dubai to Athens typically range from $526–$1470, with a median price of $815. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. However, it is worth noting that 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals might require careful timing. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 10.2% of recent fares being direct flights from Dubai to Athens. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to include at least one stop in their journey.

A typical journey from Dubai to Athens takes approximately 17h 35m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights involve at least one stopover. Travelers should factor in this extended travel time when planning their trip.

The distance between Dubai and Athens is 3272 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves a longer travel duration, often necessitating connections, which aligns with the observed flight times for this route.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Athens

Regular price: $344 - $577

Prices for flights from Dubai to Athens are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Dubai to Athens typically range from $344 to $577. The current lowest deal is $334 with Aero Services Executive, for travel from Sep 26-Sep 30.

now $334

Low $344

High $577

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Athens is January, with a median price of $360. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1553. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $360

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,553

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Direct flights from Dubai to Athens

Air Arabia

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Athens

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Athens

Dubai (SHJ) - Athens (ATH)

Royal Jordanian

$447

$385

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Athens

Dubai (DXB) - Athens (ATH)

Pegasus Airlines

$527

$414

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Athens

Dubai (DXB) - Athens (ATH)

Pegasus Airlines

$516

$420

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Athens

Dubai (DXB) - Athens (ATH)

Pegasus Airlines

$489

$457

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Athens

Dubai (DXB) - Athens (ATH)

Pegasus Airlines

$500

$463

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Athens

Dubai (DXB) - Athens (ATH)

Pegasus Airlines

$552

$414

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dubai to Athens

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

$737 → $453

39%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$741 → $491

34%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

$741 → $502

32%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$732 → $494

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Athens

Dubai - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from DXB to ATH are below the typical level of $815.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Athens, with a median price of $360.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 17h 35m

The median flight duration from Dubai to Athens is 17 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with only 10.2% being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Arabia offers direct flights

Air Arabia is an airline that offers direct flights from Dubai to Athens.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Dubai to Athens are frequent, with over one deal per day.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Fly from Dubai International for a convenient and often cheapest option to Athens.

📍 ~15 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$334

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Consider Al Maktoum International for an alternative departure point from Dubai to Athens.

📍 ~40 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$586

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Depart from Dubai Bus Station for ground travel connections before your flight to Athens.

📍 ~10 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$334

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International offers another departure choice for flights from the Dubai area to Athens.

📍 ~30 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$370

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International is a good arrival airport for flights from Dubai to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center (reachable by metro, train, bus, or car)

💸 Flights from ~$334

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Consider Kalamata as a mainland alternative, offering reliable road access to Athens via the A7 highway.

📍 ~170 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$873

Nea Anchialos National (VOL)

Volos is a mainland option accessible by car or bus from Athens, serving secondary low-cost and charter carriers.

📍 ~180 km from Athens (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$784

Mykonos Island National (JMK)

Cheapest

Mykonos is a major international hub with extensive European connections, especially during peak season.

📍 ~175 km from Athens (requires ferry or domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$498

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Santorini is one of Greece's busiest airports, offering diverse international routes and strong long-haul connectivity.

📍 ~230 km from Athens (requires sea or air transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$613

Araxos (GPA)

Araxos is a mainland airport serving the Peloponnese region, reachable by road from Athens via the A8 highway.

📍 ~190 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$936

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Athens, Greece

48% AI deal score

$4,901

From DXB

Elite

Aug 05

Athens, Greece

48% AI deal score

$4,901

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the best prices for flights from Dubai to Athens are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $641. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices around $958. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $1611. For the trailing 90 days, the optimal booking window is more than two months prior to travel.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dubai to Athens is considered to be $526 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $815. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $1470 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, January, February, and April are among the cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Athens. January typically has a median price of $360, while February's median price is $397. April also shows competitive pricing with a median of $434. The annual median price for this route is $815, indicating significant savings during these months.

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