Cheap flights from Dalaman to Athens

Athens has long daylight and heavy visitor traffic in summer, while February offers shorter days and cooler air along with the lowest fares on this route. December and the school holiday periods can push demand up, and May, June and July sit in the warmer stretch before peak August heat. If your dates are flexible, compare midweek departures with weekend ones and look beyond the cheapest headline month if weather matters more than price. November can also be a useful shoulder month, but check what you gain in comfort against what you save.

The base fare sets the tone for the whole trip: one carrier may include more in the ticket price, while the other keeps the headline low and charges for bags, seats and changes as extras. Since Pegasus and Turkish Airlines both connect rather than fly direct, compare what is included at each stage, not only the first flight. Check whether meals, checked baggage and seat selection are bundled or added later, and whether a fare change on one leg affects the whole itinerary. The cheaper-looking option can become the costlier one once the extras needed for the trip are added.

Eleftherios Venizelos is Athens' main airport, and its size means arrivals, baggage reclaim and onward transport can take longer at busy periods. Public transport and road links run into the city, but the best choice depends on your arrival time and luggage. Check whether your hotel or onward connection is easiest reached by rail, bus or taxi, and allow a buffer after landing. If you arrive late, confirm that your chosen transfer still runs before you book the flight.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Greek

Emergency number

112, 100, 166

Driving side

right

Calling code

+30

Internet domain

.gr, .ελ

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Athens

643 k (2021)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Athens)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether the outbound and inbound flights connect on one ticket or separate bookings, because missed connections on separate tickets are your risk.
• Confirm minimum connection time at the transfer airport and whether bags are checked through.
• Compare baggage allowances and seat fees before choosing the lower headline fare.
• Check passport and entry rules for Greece before travel.
• Look at weekday and February options if your dates are flexible.
• Verify which Athens terminal and transport option fits your arrival time.