Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is six hours behind Athens.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ATH to DCA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and DCA:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight is $504. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $896. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ATH to DCA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% land on time at their destination.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Reserve a hotel near DCA if you're on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Sixt and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Ronald Reagan National Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
February is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Washington DC in May.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport for July if you want to explore Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to DCA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done Washington DC, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its popular sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Philadelphia is another essential stop in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without seeing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.