Flying from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest.
The most popular route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), with 39 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from OTP to ATH is the 09:50 Aegean Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 22:00 with Aegean Airlines.
Your flight from Bucharest to ATH won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Get there in one go from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Direct flights from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) can be booked from here.
At OTP, you'll find a good selection of airlines that operate direct flights from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, such as:
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Bucharest to ATH with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between OTP and ATH include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
OTP is about 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens is around 37 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes around 59 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from C$43 or travel return from just C$84. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Get flight tickets from Bucharest to ATH by booking 10 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport if you plan your vacation for July. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Athens. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Bucharest to ATH in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Athens itinerary.
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