AED 580 Find Cheap Flights from Athens to Dubai – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:55 and lands at 13:32
• Latest: departs at 18:00 and lands at 22:37.

The flight takes about 4h 37m.

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

A direct flight from Athens to Dubai takes 4h 37m, covering 5,262 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 Athens to Dubai range from AED 1,889 to AED 2,892, with an average of AED 2,498 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,889 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the AED 2,498 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,512 return via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared with AED 2,601 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 222–AED 367 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 Aegean Airlines and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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%.

One-way fares from Athens to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 733, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 98 for economy cars. Top options include:

• AMEX
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Athens to Dubai route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Athens to Dubai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,193 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 2,718, a difference of AED 525.

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

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

• Emirates
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 05m, compared to 7h 17m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) and 8h 01m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

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

Dubai Mall is one of the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

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

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