Travelling from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Athens International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens three hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
You can take your pick of three weekly Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your DEL to ATH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular airline has direct flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Athens International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DEL and ATH:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Right now, R 3,510 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,865. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from DEL to ATH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Athens International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of the departures from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, 63% arrive on time at their destination.
Central New Delhi to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DEL? If you've booked an early flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you're taking a late Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DEL to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.