Travelling from Dammam Airport (DMM) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour behind Dammam.
Your DMM to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dammam Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DMM and ATH include:
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Bahrain Airport
Handy information about Dammam Airport (DMM)
Dammam Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from DMM arrive on schedule 84% of the time.
To reach Dammam Airport from central Dammam, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late Dammam Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Dammam Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Dammam Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from DMM to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among its highlights.