Cheap Flights from Dublin to Athens

October stands out as the cheapest month to travel this way before summer crowds arrive or winter holidays take hold. School breaks in April, July and December push demand higher even though prices remain steady through spring and autumn. Midweek departures typically cost less than Friday or Sunday flights on this route year round.

The service mixes low-cost carriers with full-service airlines across the Dublin to Athens corridor. Ryanair, Norwegian, Vueling and Pegasus keep fares lean without included meals or checked bags. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Aegean offer connections through their hubs with more amenities but usually higher base prices.

Touching down late at Eleftherios Venizelos means waiting for evening bus services while taxis remain available around the clock. The airport sits roughly forty kilometres from Athens centre depending on your exact destination. Metro line three connects directly to the city and operates until midnight on weekdays with shorter hours on weekends.

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

• Verify whether your chosen fare includes checked luggage before arriving at Dublin Airport.
• Confirm which airline handles each segment if booking separate tickets for a connection through another European city.
• Check visa requirements well in advance of travel since Greece follows Schengen rules year round.
• Pack layers because Athens weather shifts quickly between seasons regardless of when you fly.