Travelling from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Brindisi.
Your BDS to ATH flight 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.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brindisi Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BDS and ATH:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brindisi Airport to Athens International Airport flight is Rs14,281. A return plane ticket right now is Rs32,054. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from BDS to ATH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Brindisi Airport to Athens International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Brindisi Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BDS arrive at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Central Brindisi to Brindisi Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BDS? If you're catching an early flight from Brindisi Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel close to ATH if you have a late Brindisi Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
Booking your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Brindisi Airport to Athens International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Brindisi Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BDS to ATH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.