Spata-Artemida to Dulles (ATH–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ATH–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,156 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 7 | 788 | 11h | – | Star Alliance | AC |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 11:00 AM in Dulles.
Greece is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Greek passport holders must obtain an approved ESTA before boarding a US-bound flight. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. You need an e-passport with a biometric chip.
Apply at least 72 hours before departure through the official CBP website. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay unless you qualify for the six-month club exemption.
Metro Line 3 (blue line) connects Monastiraki and Syntagma stations in central Athens to the airport in 40 minutes for €10 one-way (€18 return, valid 48 hours). Trains run every 30 minutes from roughly 05:30 to midnight. Suburban rail (Proastiakos) also serves the airport, useful from Piraeus and the northern suburbs.
Express buses (X93 to Kifissos Bus Terminal, X95 to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus) run 24/7 for €6.20 and take 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis from the city centre are metered with a flat rate of €40 (day) or €55 (night/holidays) from the airport to downtown. Ride-shares are limited; metered taxis are the standard option.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
ATH–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to IAD
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ATH to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to IAD ranges from 11 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,156 miles (8,298 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.