Flying from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Milan and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from BGY to ATH start at 06:00 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 19:35 with Ryanair. In total, there are six weekly Milan Bergamo Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Your BGY to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Athens (and perhaps some other great parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this airline.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 79.73% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating BGY to ATH flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milan Bergamo Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BGY and ATH:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Naples International Airport
Santorini (Thira) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Rs6,473 is the lowest price for a one-way Milan Bergamo Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs13,593. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BGY to ATH.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BGY to ATH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
75% of flights departing from Milan Bergamo Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Milan Bergamo Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near BGY:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Milan Bergamo Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BGY to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without dropping by Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

