Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Athens International Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens two hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Every week, there are 13 Zayed International Airport to Athens International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 02:05 Etihad Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:05 with Aegean Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your AUH to ATH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Etihad Airways has direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Etihad Airways on this route.
With a reliable 89.19% of services arriving as scheduled, Etihad Airways has the best on-time performance for AUH to ATH flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AUH and ATH:
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Santorini (Thira) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, $72 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $159. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AUH to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AUH to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zayed International Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
75% of flights leaving from Zayed International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Zayed International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near AUH. Whether you have an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Zayed International Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Travel at your own speed with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Zayed International Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Zayed International Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AUH to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.