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The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 50 m
Average
3 h 28 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
1878 km
Of the 5 flights that leave Barcelona for Athens every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 1164 miles (1878 km) | |
Average flight duration | 2 h 55 min | |
Average plane ticket price | $356 (€312) | |
Direct flight | Yes | |
Airlines | Aegean Airlines, Vueling, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Swiss, Eurowings, tarom, Malta Air, Iberia, ITA, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, pegasus or Brussels Airlines |
Flights from Barcelona to Athens cover the 1164 miles (1878 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 55 min with our travel partners like Aegean Airlines, Vueling, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Swiss, Eurowings, tarom, Malta Air, Iberia, ITA, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, pegasus or Brussels Airlines. There are direct flight services available. You can get the cheapest plane tickets for this journey for as low as $257 (€225), but the average price of plane tickets is $356 (€312). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
Vueling Airlines, Ryanair and Eurowings flights will get you from Barcelona to Athens from $257 (€225). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best flight times and tickets for your trip.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next flight to Athens from Barcelona.
Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next flight to Athens from Barcelona.
Ryanair is one of the most popular budget airlines in Europe offering cheap flights all over the continent. Founded in Ireland, Ryanair makes it easy to hop on a plane and fly to popular European destinations quickly and affordably. This low-cost airline is known for operating direct flights to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. All Ryanair fare types include allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for bringing carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
Travelers seeking direct Barcelona to Athens flights can expect to choose from four to five direct departures Monday to Saturday and three on a Sunday. Flights leaving Barcelona landing at Athens International are offered by Vueling and Greek airline Aegean. Depending on the carrier, direct flights take between 2 hours and 40 minutes, and 2 hours and 50 minutes.
Affordable airline Vueling offer Barcelona to Athens flights almost all year round. The frequency drops from two departures per day during peak season to one during the winter months. During the summer, Greek airline Aegean offer three departures per day allowing passengers to choose from a range of flight times, including an early morning service from Aegean.
Direct flights between Barcelona and Athens take between 2 hours and 40 minutes, and 2 hours and 50 minutes depending on the carrier. All flights require no stop overs or changes during the 1909 km trip.
Travelers are able to choose from five direct flights per day, excluding Sunday. Whilst the frequency of flights does drop during off peak seasons, passengers can expect at least one direct flight per day. The fastest indirect route is the Romanian airline Tarom, which lands in Athens in 5 hours and 35 minutes.
Flight prices can fluctuate massively. However, we have studied price trends to help you find cheap flights from Barcelona to Athens and save as much as possible on ticket prices. In general, when you book a flight:
Travel by plane between Barcelona, Spain and Athens, Greece is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Entry Requirements:
The government of Greece has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your flight to Athens from Barcelona closer to your date of departure here
The restriction level for your return flight to Barcelona, Spain from Athens is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Greece
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your flight to Barcelona from Athens closer to your date of departure here here.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arriving in Athens International Airport.
Passengers board their flight most frequently from Barcelona El Prat Airport, which is located around 9 miles (14.5 km) away from the city center, and they get off the plane at Athens International Airport, located 26.5 miles (42.8 km) away from the city center. You can check for taxi services, public transit options or airport shuttle services available from Athens International Airport to take you to the city center of Athens.
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