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How to get fromWashington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Athensby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Athens by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Athens International Airport

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane IAD - ATH
    10h 19m
    €457–735

  2. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane IAD - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train
    18h 42m
    €346–988

  3. Fly to Preveza Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Preveza Airport (PVK)plane plane IAD - PVK
    2. Take the bus from Preveza to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    19h 35m
    €523–1,474

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,324.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Athens, Greece?

United Airlines, ITA Airways, and three other airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours.

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