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Verdict

Athens International Airport (ATH) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 7.5/10. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport leads on lounges at 8.1/10.

Score comparison

Metric Athens International Airport Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.6 7.5
On-Time Performance 7.4 7.3
Passenger Experience 7.5 7.2
Facilities & Comfort 7.9 8.0
Lounge Score 7.8 8.1
City Athens Dallas-Fort Worth
Country Greece United States
Terminals 1 terminal (main + satellite) 5 terminals (A–E) + Skylink train
Annual passengers 28M+ 80M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy ATH — Athens DFW — Dallas/Fort
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Athens, Greece · ATH · #1 in this comparison

Athens International Airport

1 terminal (main + satellite) · 28M+ passengers/year

7.6 / 10

How good is Athens International Airport?

Athens International Airport (ATH) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4), passenger experience (7.5), and facilities (7.9). Lounge quality rates 7.8/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Athens ATH scores 7.6/10 — Greece's main hub. Metro to city ~40 min. Aegean Star Alliance gateway for island connections. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece-2026 and /guides/athens-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.6 Very Good
On-time 7.4 Departure reliability
Experience 7.5 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.9 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.8 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.5
Facilities & Comfort
7.9
Lounge score 7.8/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Athens and mainland Greece — ferry connections to islands from Piraeus
  • Aegean Airlines hub — Star Alliance connections to Santorini, Mykonos, Crete (domestic)
  • Metro Line 3 to Syntagma ~40 min — reliable city access
  • Aegean Business Lounge and Goldair lounge — Priority Pass accepted

Overview

Greece's primary hub — Aegean/Star Alliance gateway with dense UK schedule on BA, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, and Aegean for mainland and island connections.

Islands and UK routing

Many UK travellers fly to ATH then connect domestically to Santorini (JTR) or Crete (HER) on Aegean or Ryanair — allow 2+ hours for international-to-domestic connections.

Direct UK–island seasonal routes exist on Jet2 and TUI in summer — compare total time vs ATH connection.

Dallas-Fort Worth, United States · DFW · #2 in this comparison

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

5 terminals (A–E) + Skylink train · 80M+ passengers/year

7.5 / 10

How good is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3), passenger experience (7.2), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 8.1/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Dallas/Fort Worth DFW scores 7.5/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.1/10. American Flagship Lounge in Terminal D serves long-haul international business/first. Skylink train links all terminals airside. See /guides/dfw-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.5 Very Good
On-time 7.3 Departure reliability
Experience 7.2 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 8.1 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.2
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 8.1/10

Highlights

  • American Airlines dominates all five terminals — Flagship Lounge in Terminal D for long-haul international
  • Skylink automated train connects all terminals airside — easier connections than ORD or JFK
  • Qantas and BA use Terminal D for select services — oneworld lounge access via AA clubs
  • DFW lounge score 8.1/10 — strong for AA premium passengers

Overview

American Airlines' largest hub — Flagship Lounge, Admirals Club network, and Skylink airside train connecting all terminals.

American Airlines and Skylink connections

Terminal D hosts American's international operations and the Flagship Lounge for qualifying long-haul departures. Admirals Club locations exist in every terminal.

Skylink connects all concourses airside in 5–10 minutes — among the best multi-terminal connection designs in the US.

FAQ

Which is better, Athens International Airport or Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

Athens International Airport (ATH) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 7.5/10. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport leads on lounges at 8.1/10.

Which has better lounges, ATH or DFW?

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) scores higher for lounges at 8.1/10, versus Athens International Airport at 7.8/10.

Which airport is more on-time, ATH or DFW?

Athens International Airport (ATH) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 7.3/10.