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Among airlines operating Dubai to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Emirates
• Aegean Airlines

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

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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dubai to Athens.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £229 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with £591 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £52–£71 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 Dubai to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 7% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Dubai to Athens route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £404 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £553, a difference of £149. 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 Dubai to Athens route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 22 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Monastiraki, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:50 and lands at 16:06
• Latest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 22:31.

The flight takes about 5h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 34% above the route average of £455. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dubai to Athens takes 5h 16m, 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 Dubai to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £169, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon 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 Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 26m, compared to 8h 30m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 11m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

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

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Return flights from Dubai to Athens range from £371 to £636, with an average of £455 over the past 12 months. Anything below £371 counts as a good deal.