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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bucharest to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 07:54
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 22:59.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bucharest to Athens.

A direct flight from Bucharest to Athens takes 1h 44m, covering 1,197 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 Bucharest to Athens range from €117 to €218, with an average of €162 over the past 12 months. Anything below €117 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the €162 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €105 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with €161 for direct.

TAROM is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Wizz Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bucharest to Athens flights are:

• TAROM: 75% on time
• Wizz Air: 74% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €20–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bucharest to Athens flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Bucharest to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €70, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €2 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Bucharest to Athens may depart from several airports in Bucharest area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP). Flights usually arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning 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 Bucharest to Athens route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

One-stop flights from Bucharest to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 63% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Bucharest to Athens. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €152 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €175, a difference of €23.

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 Bucharest and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• TAROM
• Wizz Air

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 16m, compared to 9h 02m via Paphos (PFO) and 10h 24m via Catania Fontanarossa (CTA).

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 Bucharest to Athens flights:

• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection
• TAROM: 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:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TAROM: 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.