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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 €116 to €217, with an average of €161 over the past 12 months. Anything below €116 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of €161. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €108 return via Catania Fontanarossa (CTA), 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 €22–€88 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 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about €99 to €943. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bucharest to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €76, which is 14% 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:
• Centauro
• Record go
• 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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 5% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Bucharest to Athens route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €148 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at €176, a difference of €28. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 35m, compared to 5h 16m via Istanbul (IST) and 9h 02m via Paphos (PFO).

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 extra legroom; 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

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