Spata-Artemida to Raleigh/Durham (ATH–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ATH–RDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,343 miles in approximately 12h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | 12h09 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 11:00 AM in Raleigh/Durham.
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.
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
ATH–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to RDU
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ATH to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to RDU is about 12 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,343 miles (8,598 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Philadelphia and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.