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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €207 return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with €270 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €25–€87 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 Hahn Air Systems. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 10% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €259 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at €281, a difference of €22. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 32% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:50 and lands at 08:53
• Latest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 23:03.

The flight takes about 3h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of €270. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens takes 3h 03m, 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.

One-way fares from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €91, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

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: 76% on time
• Sky Express: 68% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 64% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 68% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 37m, compared to 7h 03m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 7h 37m 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.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Return flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Athens range from €219 to €335, with an average of €270 over the past 12 months. Anything below €219 counts as a good deal.