AED 602 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 02:10 and lands at 07:25
• Latest: departs at 08:10 and lands at 13:25.

The flight takes about 5h 15m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Athens takes 5h 15m, covering 5,248 km.

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.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens range from AED 1,307 to AED 2,470, with an average of AED 1,782 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,307 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the AED 1,782 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 575 return via Larnaca (LCA), compared with AED 1,977 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 294–AED 347 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and Air Arabia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,182 to AED 6,064. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Athens are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 963, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Abu Dhabi to Athens route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 4h 21m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 61% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Larnaca (LCA) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,388 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at AED 2,064, a difference of AED 676.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Athens.

Flying via Cairo (CAI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 47m, compared to 8h 19m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 9h 29m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Athens is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi (Eastern European Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Athens flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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