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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 10:02
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 22:57.

The flight takes about 3h 02m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens.

A direct flight from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens takes 3h 02m, covering 3,380 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens range from €230 to €350, with an average of €282 over the past 12 months. Anything below €230 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the €282 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €208 return via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared with €283 for direct.

Brussels Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Sky Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens flights are:

• Brussels Airlines: 77% on time
• Sky Express: 70% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 65% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 69% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €26–€90 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Brussels Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €103, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens usually depart from Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

One-stop flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €269 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at €295, a difference of €26.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Brussels Airlines

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 37m, compared to 6h 50m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 7h 40m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Victoria Square, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens flights:

• Brussels Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.