Flying from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Dusseldorf. Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) jetting off from here.
Take a direct Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Dusseldorf. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.
With 18 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the most popular route. Eurowings operates the earliest flight at 6:10am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from DUS to ATH is with Aegean Airlines at 8:30pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dusseldorf to ATH, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS). Nonstop flights from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are available from here.
At DUS, you'll find a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, including:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between DUS and ATH is Aegean Airlines.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is SKY express.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Dusseldorf, DUS can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Dusseldorf Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Dusseldorf Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from DUS arrive at their destination without delay.
Dusseldorf Weeze Airport (NRN)
Split up your flight from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Dusseldorf Weeze Airport and ATH are:
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
NRN is about 72 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Dusseldorf Weeze Airport the day before your Dusseldorf to ATH flight:
The majority of flights that leave Dusseldorf Weeze Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near ATH:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Athens. How long it'll take to get there by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
40 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. A return flight starts at 87 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Lock in cheap flights from Dusseldorf to ATH by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
August is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Dusseldorf to ATH plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Athens
Once you've booked your flight from Dusseldorf to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Athens:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are must-visits when exploring Athens.
Explore more of Greece
Athens will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres northwest of Athens, a trip to Larisa will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Greece, consider Kalamaria, about 306 kilometres north of Athens. Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum are among the biggest draws.

