Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Brussels.
Choose from 38 weekly Brussels Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with Brussels Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Aegean Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:15.
Your BRU to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Brussels Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, so getting to Athens (and then visiting more of Greece!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 71.11% of its services arriving as scheduled, Sky Express is the most punctual carrier offering BRU to ATH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brussels Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BRU and ATH include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Dubrovnik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, Rs22,172 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs45,376. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from BRU to ATH by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BRU to ATH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Brussels Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
Of all flights leaving Brussels Airport, 71.97% touch down on time at their destination.
Brussels Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near BRU? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Brussels Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Brussels Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Brussels Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BRU to ATH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among the biggest draws.
