Abu Dhabi to Spata-Artemida (AUH–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AUH–ATH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Aegean Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,027 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways | 13 | 32A, 32Q | 5h30 | – | – | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 3 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Spata-Artemida from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→ATH | DXB→ATH | SHJ→ATH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 72 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 13 | 21 | 7 |
| Flight time | 5h 30m | 5h 20m | 5h 41m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · ATH: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 4:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
UAE passport holders enter Greece visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned Schengen departure date. ETIAS authorization will be required once the EU system is implemented.
Standard EU customs limits apply. Declare cash of EUR 10,000 or more on entry or exit.
Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.
Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.
Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.
AUH–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to ATH
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUH to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to ATH ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,027 miles (3,262 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via KTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).