Travelling from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) jetting off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 40 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.
The busiest route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), with 23 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from OTP to ATH is the 6:55am Wizz Air Malta option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 9:20pm with Aegean Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bucharest to ATH, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
You'll have your choice of carriers operating direct flights from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport departing from OTP. Reserve your trip with one of these:
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Aegean Airlines between OTP and ATH.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Located around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
71.27% of flights that take off from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near ATH and be in snooze mode sooner:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, central Athens is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, Rs9,738 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs18,508. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bucharest to ATH.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
February is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Bucharest to ATH flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Athens right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Athens to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Athens, a trip to Larisa will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Kalamaria is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 306 kilometres north of Athens. No trip is complete without a visit to Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.
