Cheap flights from Des Moines to Athens from £254

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Athens from £254

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3 stops
Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMAthens ATH
£254
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Thu, Apr 30
Des Moines DSMAthens ATH
£338
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2 stops
Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMAthens ATH
£362
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Des Moines DSMAthens ATH
£398
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3 stops
Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMAthens ATH
£403
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Des Moines DSMAthens ATH
£465
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Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMAthens ATH
£751
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Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMAthens ATH
£760
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Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMAthens ATH
£770
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMAthens ATH
£778
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
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£794
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
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How much do flights to Athens cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£254

Cheapest round-trip

£751

Average round-trip

£881

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Aer Lingus

Getting from Athens airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro Line 3 and taxi. Best value: Express bus services X95 and X96.

Athens is served by Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), located 33 km east of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including metro, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Metro Line 3 provides a direct connection to Syntagma Square in central Athens, while express buses operate 24 hours a day to key locations including Syntagma and Piraeus port. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-45 min

€9 (single ticket; reduced fares available)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to city center

50-70 min

€5.50 (single ticket)

every 15–30 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget travelers, night arrivals

60-90 min

€5.50 (single ticket)

every 20–40 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)

ferry connections

40-50 min

€9 (single ticket to central stations)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

connections to northern suburbs

35-60 min

€40-€55 (flat rate to city center; night surcharge applies)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

35-60 min

€50-€80 (pre-booked; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

groups, comfort seekers

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro and suburban rail tickets can be purchased at airport stations; validate before boarding.
  • Taxis have a flat rate from the airport to central Athens (€40 day, €55 night 00:00–05:00).
  • Express buses X95 and X96 operate 24 hours; tickets available from kiosks or onboard.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Athens

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Athens International
Average flights per week
311
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Acropolis of Athens - Peloponnese

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Athens

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aer LingusEINEINo
AegeanAEEA3No
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
RyanairRYRFRNo
United AirlinesUALUANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Athens

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January12°C7°C
February13°C7°C
March16°C9°C
April20°C11°C
May24°C16°C
June29°C21°C
July32°C23°C
August32°C23°C
September28°C20°C
October22°C16°C
November18°C12°C
December14°C9°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
7°C
January
Sunny days
317
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
17°C12°C
19 Apr
88%
17°C13°C
Monday
13 Apr
18°C12°C
20 Apr
88%
18°C12°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
19°C11°C
21 Apr
20°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
20°C13°C
22 Apr
20°C13°C
Thursday
16 Apr
21°C13°C
23 Apr
88%
20°C14°C
Friday
17 Apr
18°C14°C
24 Apr
19°C13°C
Saturday
18 Apr
85%
18°C14°C
25 Apr
17°C12°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aer Lingus, Aegean, Allegiant Air, Ryanair, and United Airlines. Des Moines and Athens have 311 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Athens, consider visiting Acropolis of Athens, and Peloponnese.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Edinburgh, Larnaca, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Tirana, Bristol, Bucharest, Glasgow, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Newcastle upon Tyne, Barcelona, Heraklion, Crete, Santorini, Paris, Warsaw, Budapest.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Athens?
The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Athens?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Athens with Aer Lingus, Aegean, Allegiant Air, Ryanair, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Athens?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Athens, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Des Moines and Athens?
Traveling between Des Moines and Athens, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Athens?
There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Athens depart?
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