Travelling from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour behind Dammam.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your DMM to ATH flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between DMM and ATH:
Cairo International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $229. A return ticket is currently $508. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from DMM to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DMM to ATH.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Fahd International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
83.88% of flights leaving King Fahd International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from DMM.
Central Dammam to King Fahd International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a King Fahd International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DMM to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.