How many flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.1% of flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens were non-stop. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long does it take to fly from Abu Dhabi to Athens?

The direct flight time from Abu Dhabi to Athens is typically 5 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 3263 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 9 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their itinerary.

How often do Abu Dhabi to Athens flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Abu Dhabi to Athens route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more favorable fares. Monitoring prices over time could be beneficial for securing a better deal.

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November 1 - November 12

Cheapest

AUH - Athens

$286

$138

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November 1 - November 21

Cheapest

AUH - Athens

$275

$138

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November 1 - November 5

AUH - Athens

$304

$141

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November 1 - November 7

AUH - Athens

$300

$152

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October 25 - November 12

Best

Earliest

AUH - Athens

$372

$157

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October 25 - November 21

Best

Earliest

AUH - Athens

$369

$157

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November 1 - November 25

Best

AUH - Athens

$275

$161

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October 25 - November 5

Earliest

AUH - Athens

$383

$166

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October 25 - November 7

Earliest

AUH - Athens

$380

$171

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October 29 - November 12

AUH - Athens

$386

$181

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Abu Dhabi to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens

Right now, only 1% of recent fares for flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $483 to $1037, with a median price of $726. Current fares are near the typical level for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Athens? The data indicates that December is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $277. Other cost-effective options include September, with a median fare of $330, and January, where the median fare is $333.

A typical journey from Abu Dhabi to Athens takes about 16h 13m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 3263 km.

For flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 9.1% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Athens

Regular price: $257 - $455

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

The regular price range for flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens is typically between $257 and $455. The current lowest deal is $124 with Wizz Air, for travel from Nov 1-Nov 5.

now $124

Low $257

High $455

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from AUH to ATH is December, with a median price of $277. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1003. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $277

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,003

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Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens

Aegean Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Athens

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Athens

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Athens (ATH)

Pegasus Airlines

$449

$341

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Athens

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Athens (ATH)

Pegasus Airlines

$497

$341

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Athens

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Athens (ATH)

Pegasus Airlines

$449

$335

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Athens

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Athens (ATH)

Pegasus Airlines

$503

$341

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Athens

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Athens (ATH)

Pegasus Airlines

$470

$341

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Athens

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Athens (ATH)

Pegasus Airlines

$422

$341

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens

3 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 24

$735 → $360

51%

1 night

Jun 19 - Jun 20

$743 → $371

50%

3 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 25

$735 → $364

50%

2 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 22

$739 → $368

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Athens

Abu Dhabi - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Abu Dhabi to Athens are near the typical level, with a median of $726.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $277 for flights to Athens.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 16h 13m

The median flight duration for this route is 16h 13m, with most flights having 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 9.1% of recent flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aegean Airlines offers direct flights

Aegean Airlines has offered direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a good choice for flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens.

📍 ~25 km from Abu Dhabi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$221

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~$221

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International (KLX) is a good mainland alternative with reliable road access via the A7 highway.

📍 ~135 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$626

Nea Anchialos National (VOL)

Nea Anchialos National (VOL) is a mainland option accessible by car or bus from Athens.

📍 ~200 km from Athens (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$959

Mykonos Island National (JMK)

Mykonos Island National (JMK) is a major international hub with extensive European connections during peak season.

📍 ~170 km from Athens (requires ferry or domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$526

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Cheapest

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR) is a busy airport with diverse international routes, good for long-haul connectivity.

📍 ~200 km from Athens (requires sea or air transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$481

Araxos (GPA)

Araxos (GPA) is a mainland airport serving the Peloponnese region, reachable by road from Athens.

📍 ~190 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$900

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Athens, Greece

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens has been 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $450. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise significantly, averaging $1859. For those planning further ahead, prices for bookings made 60+ days out averaged $824.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Athens was considered to be $483 or less. The median price observed for this route was $726. Prices above $1037 were typically in the higher range for this route.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Athens, with a median price of $277. September and January also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $330 and $333 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $726, indicating potential savings during these months.

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