Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes. Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens 1 hour behind Doha.
You can choose from 22 weekly flights from Hamad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The 02:00 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest flight out from DOH to ATH. Qatar Airways operates the latest service of the day at 19:40 if early mornings aren't your thing.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Qatar Airways is your ticket to exploring Athens (and perhaps some other great corners of Greece!). Look through the direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the popular stopovers between DOH and ATH:
Bahrain International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Greece, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from DOH to ATH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Hamad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is $273. The cheapest price for a return flight is $524. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap flight tickets from DOH to ATH by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time searching for cheap flight tickets from DOH to ATH every day.
Use filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Doha, Hamad International Airport can be reached in approximately 16 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 39 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DOH? If you're on an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're on a late flight from Hamad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 37 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 59 minutes.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Hamad International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from DOH to ATH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Athens
As soon as you've booked your flights from DOH to ATH, you'll need to find a hotel in Athens. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are must-do's during your Athens adventure.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Athens.