Zayed International Airport
Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAUH / OMAA
International hub · 92 direct destinations · 2 runways · longest runway 13,471 ft
91 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Route
Abu Dhabi → Athens
AUH
Abu DhabiZayed International Airport
Abu DhabiZayed International AirportATH
AthensAthens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
AthensAthens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport- Distance
- 2,027 mi
- Estimated flight time
- ~4h 35m
Athens is currently 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Observed nonstop
How often does this route fly?
Frequency
Daily at most
On average around 1 flights a day, observed from October 2025 to September 2026.
- 1
- flights per day
- 2
- busiest month · Jan
- 1
- quietest month · Oct
- 4 hr 44 min
- measured flight time
- 10 / 12
- months seen
Through the year
Per day, month by month
- 2Jan2026
- 2Feb
- –Mar
- 1Apr
- 1May
- –Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 2Sep
- 1Oct2025
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
In March 2026, April 2026, May 2026, June 2026 we saw less traffic at Abu Dhabi in general than usual; compare that month with care.
In June 2026 we do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen.
Airlines
Who flies it
Etihad Airwaysall year
Wizz Airnow and then
Aegean Airlineswinter
Through the day
Departure times
Local time in Abu Dhabi. Most departures between 08:00 and 11:00.
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Through the week
By weekday
- 0.4Mon
- 0.2Tue
- 0.4Wed
- 0.5Thu
- 0.2Fri
- 0.1Sat
- 0.6Sun
Fleet
Aircraft observed
- Airbus A321neoA21N51%
- Airbus A320A32033%
- Airbus A320neoA20N11%
All the numbers in a table
| Month | Per day | Seen | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 | 26 |
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| February 2026 | 2 | 40 |
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| March 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| April 2026 | 1 | 2 |
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| May 2026 | 1 | 2 |
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| June 2026 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
| July 2026 | 1 | 10 |
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| August 2026 | 1 | 11 |
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| September 2026 | 2 | 11 |
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| October 2025 | 1 | 6 |
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| November 2025 | 1 | 14 |
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| December 2025 | 1 | 3 |
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Airlines observed on this route
From observed callsign routes on AUH-ATH - not a booking guarantee.
About this route
- Intercontinental: this route connects two continents.
- The opposite direction has also been observed as a direct connection.
- Direct destinations observed from Abu Dhabi: 92.
- Direct destinations observed from Athens: 148.
The airports on this route
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Athens, GreeceATH / LGAV
International hub · 148 direct destinations · 2 runways · longest runway 13,123 ft
59 °F · Partly cloudySource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Alternative airports for this journey
Same journey, a different airport nearby - with an observed direct connection.
About the route from Abu Dhabi to Athens
The observed direct connection between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) covers approximately 2,027 mi. The estimated flight time is around 4h 35m. Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways and Wizz Air have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
- How far is Abu Dhabi from Athens by air?
- The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 2,027 mi.
- How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Athens?
- Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 4h 35m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
- Is there a direct connection from Abu Dhabi to Athens?
- Yes, a direct connection between AUH and ATH has been observed in our route data.
- Which airlines have been observed on this route?
- In the available route data: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways and Wizz Air.
- How often is there a flight from Abu Dhabi to Athens?
- On average around 1 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 125 observed flights. Mainly Etihad Airways, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines. That is an observation, not a timetable.
- What is the current time difference between Abu Dhabi and Athens?
- Athens is currently 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
Route data updated on October 11, 2026.