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Sat, Jul 18
Athens ATHWashington, D.C. DCA
£420
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Thu, Jul 23
Athens ATHWashington, D.C. DCA
£458
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Wed, Jul 22
Athens ATHWashington, D.C. IAD
£470
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Tue, Jul 21
Athens ATHWashington, D.C. DCA
£485
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Thu, Jul 23
Athens ATHWashington, D.C. DCA
£489
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Thu, Jul 23
Athens ATHWashington, D.C. DCA
£557
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
Athens ATHWashington, D.C. IAD
£668
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Athens ATHWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£420

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£673

Cheapest round-trip

£660

Average round-trip

£800

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2 – $6; varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6; flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5; to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65 – $85; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8; one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15 – $50; varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90 – $110; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Athens International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
8306 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Athens to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
United Airlines
2222211
Lufthansa
1111111
Brussels Airlines
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 22 totalDaily flights: 3.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
United Airlines
1---11111
Lufthansa
1111111
Brussels Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
1---111---1
Lufthansa
1111111
Brussels Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
United Airlines
21---2222
Lufthansa
1111111
Brussels Airlines
---------1111
Weekly flights: 22 totalDaily flights: 3.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Athens to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Air CanadaACAACYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
5 Jul
66%
38°C22°C
12 Jul
28°C21°C
Monday
6 Jul
80%
30°C22°C
13 Jul
57%
27°C17°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
78%
31°C21°C
14 Jul
31°C18°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
90%
25°C21°C
15 Jul
57%
33°C19°C
Thursday
9 Jul
34°C19°C
16 Jul
34°C20°C
Friday
10 Jul
57%
34°C22°C
17 Jul
17%
33°C23°C
Saturday
11 Jul
34°C22°C
18 Jul
36%
35°C21°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Athens and Washington, D.C. is 8306 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Athens and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Athens to Washington, D.C.?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Athens and Washington, D.C. takes around 11 hours.
What is the flight distance between Athens and Washington, D.C.?
The flight distance between Athens and Washington, D.C. is 8306 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Washington, D.C.?
Several carriers operate flights between Athens and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Larnaca, Tirana, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Bristol, Barcelona, Glasgow, Istanbul, Bucharest, Santorini, Heraklion, Newcastle upon Tyne, Crete, Aberdeen, Milan, Paris, Thessaloniki.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.
Which airports are there in Athens?
Athens is mainly served by Athens International. But there are other airports nearby, including Athen Helenikon Airport.
What airports are near Athens?
The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
Which airlines fly between Athens and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between Athens and Washington, D.C. with United Airlines, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Athens and Washington, D.C.?
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