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Flights Athens → Dubai

ATH → DXB

10.8
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates from Athens International Airport, which opened in 2001, to Dubai, connecting two major cultural and business hubs. The destination airport serves over 92 million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a global travel hub.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~3,273 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Athens (ATH) → Dubai (DXB) route is operated by Emirates. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Dubai the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.

Heading to Dubai: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Athens (ATH) to Dubai (DXB) heads east for about 3,273 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 31m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into Dubai it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
20:31
Elevation DXB
62 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 777-300ER
Est. CO₂/passenger
~295 kg

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Airlines operating ATH-DXB

Frequently asked questions about ATH-DXB

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Emirates.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Dubai, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Athens-Dubai route is about 3,273 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.