Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is six hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DCA to ATH flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DCA and ATH:
Philadelphia International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, 168 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 437 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from DCA to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you're taking a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
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 reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DCA to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're looking to explore another side of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among the biggest draws.