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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 and lands at 8:51
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 23:11.

The flight takes about 3h 01m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Athens:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Athens takes 3h 01m, covering 3.221 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Athens range from 196 € to 330 €, with an average of 253 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 196 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the 253 € route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 177 € return via Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU), compared with 253 € for direct.

Eurowings is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aegean Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Athens flights are:

• Eurowings: 82% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 76% on time
• Sky Express: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 14 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Hahn Air Systems. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Athens flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 66 €, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 2 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Athens usually depart from Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Athens route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

One-stop flights from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Athens. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 228 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 272 €, a difference of 44 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Duesseldorf Intl Airport and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Eurowings

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 04m, compared to 5h 08m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 07m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Duesseldorf Intl Airport (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Victoria Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Athens flights:

• Eurowings: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.