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2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Dubai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• Aegean Airlines

Flights from Athens to Dubai usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Dubai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £280 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with £521 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £51–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Athens to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 9% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Athens to Dubai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £428 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £544, a difference of £115. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Dubai route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Dubai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 08:05 and lands at 12:43
• Latest: departs at 23:10 and lands at 03:48.

The flight takes about 4h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% above the route average of £493. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to Dubai takes 4h 38m, covering 2,032 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Athens to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £203, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 04m, compared to 9h 18m via Istanbul (IST) and 10h 02m via Cairo (CAI).

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Athens (Gulf Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Return flights from Athens to Dubai range from £382 to £582, with an average of £493 over the past 12 months. Anything below £382 counts as a good deal.