- Must visit
Acropolis Museum
World-class museum for Acropolis finds, with superb archaic sculptures and Parthenon marbles displayed in a striking modern building.
Flights from Bucharest to Athens depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 462 miles (744 km) distance in 1h 35m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 462 miles (744 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 12:40 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$79
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$553
Fastest journey on Sep 21
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
2 h 50 m
Flights on Sep 21
57
Distance
744 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bucharest to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Athens will cost around $553 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 57 flights from Bucharest to Athens, including 3 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct flights cover the 744 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the longest flights will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W43047
A3961
RO273
TK1040 · TK1841
TK1046 · TK1841
A3961
W43047
RO273
TK1040 · TK1845
OS698 · OS805Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $542.
Distance: 462 miles (744 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$542 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $337 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 39m Average total duration 19h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Athens:
A bus is $457 (€374) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Athens costing on average $542 (€444).
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 9m.
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Athens flights for tomorrow, Monday, September 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1423 · LH1284 | 6:05 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 14h55 | 9:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1423 · LH98+ LH5916 | 6:05 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h40 | 2:45 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4139+ LH1752 | 6:15 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h40 | 2:55 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4139+ LH1750 | 6:15 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h40 | 11:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4139+ LH5916 | 6:15 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h30 | 2:45 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1887 · LX1830 | 6:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h50 | 1:10 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1887 · LX1838 | 6:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 9h25 | 3:45 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1887+ LX4320 | 6:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h30 | 2:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS700+ OS8982 | 6:35 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h10 | 2:45 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS700+ OS801 | 6:35 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h10 | 12:45 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1845+ TK8591 | 7:35 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 12h55 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1839+ TK8591 | 7:35 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 20h50 | 4:25 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1841+ TK8591 | 7:35 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 19h35 | 3:10 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK8591+ A3993 | 7:35 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 9h30 | 5:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK8591+ TK9195 | 7:35 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 14h55 | 10:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1849+ TK8591 | 7:35 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h55 | 2:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9193+ TK8591 | 7:35 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 9h30 | 5:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1044 · TK1845 | 9:30 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 11h00 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1044 · TK1839 | 9:30 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 18h55 | 4:25 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1044 · TK1841 | 9:30 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 17h40 | 3:10 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1044 · TK1849 | 9:30 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h00 | 2:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1044+ TK9191 | 9:30 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 26h30 | 12:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1044+ A3995 | 9:30 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 13h00 | 10:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1044+ A3993 | 9:30 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h35 | 5:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3961 | 9:55 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1h35 | 11:30 AM Athens International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4137+ LH1756 | 12:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 10h20 | 11:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4137+ LH1754 | 12:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h00 | 6:45 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4137+ LH5910 | 12:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 9h15 | 10:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS694 · OS805 | 1:15 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 10h25 | 11:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1419 · LH1284 | 1:50 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h10 | 9:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1419+ LH5914 | 1:50 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h45 | 10:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA875 · BA638 | 3:40 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 10h35 | 2:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1040 · TK1841 | 3:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 11h15 | 3:10 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1040 · TK1839 | 3:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 12h30 | 4:25 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1040 · TK1845 | 3:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 4h35 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1040 · TK1849 | 3:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 22h40 | 2:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1040+ TK9191 | 3:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 20h05 | 12:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS696+ OS805 | 3:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h45 | 11:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1040+ TK9195 | 3:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h35 | 10:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1040+ A3995 | 3:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h35 | 10:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1889 · LX1842 | 4:10 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 8h45 | 12:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1889+ LX4322 | 4:10 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h25 | 10:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO273 | 4:40 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1h40 | 6:20 PM Athens International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS698 · OS805 | 6:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 4h45 | 11:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
W43047 | 8:20 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1h35 | 9:55 PM Athens International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1841+ TK8597 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h35 | 3:10 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1845+ TK8597 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 23h55 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1839+ TK8597 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 7h50 | 4:25 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK8597+ TK9191 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 15h25 | 12:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1849+ TK8597 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 18h00 | 2:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK9195+ TK8597 | 8:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 25h55 | 10:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1046 · TK1841 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 5h35 | 3:10 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1046 · TK1845 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 22h55 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1046 · TK1839 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 6h50 | 4:25 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1046 · TK1849 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 17h00 | 2:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1046+ TK9191 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 14h25 | 12:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1046+ TK9195 | 9:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 24h55 | 10:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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World-class museum for Acropolis finds, with superb archaic sculptures and Parthenon marbles displayed in a striking modern building.
Greece’s premier archaeology museum, spanning prehistory to late antiquity. Essential for masterpieces from across the country.
Outstanding museum of Cycladic art and ancient Greek culture. Known for elegant figurines and thoughtful contemporary presentation.
Athens’ oldest neighborhood charms with neoclassical houses, lanes, and easy access to major ancient sites and traditional atmosphere.
Busy square and market district known for street life, shopping, and strong transport links. Ideal for feeling the city’s energy.
Central ceremonial square before Parliament. A practical hub for visitors and a prime place to watch the guard-changing ritual.
Moussaka is a baked casserole of eggplant, minced meat, potato, and béchamel, iconic in Greek home cooking and tavern menus.
Souvlaki is grilled skewered pork or chicken, a classic Athens street food, usually served with pita, onions, and tzatziki.
Spanakopita is a flaky pie filled with spinach, herbs, and feta, a beloved everyday snack found in bakeries across Athens.
Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined modern Greek cuisine and Acropolis views in an elegant setting.
Long-standing Psiri taverna serving classic Greek dishes, live music, and a warm traditional atmosphere.
Historic central market taverna known for grilled meats and traditional meze in a lively, old Athens setting.
Moderate for Europe; hotels in peak season rise, but dining and transit stay fairly reasonable for tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants, round taxi fares up, and leave small change at cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bucharest to Athens by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bucharest to Athens flights use the Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Athens International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bucharest and Athens airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 2 km from Bucharest city centre. Public transport options include:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Arrivals and Departures.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Athens International Airport is 4 km from Athens city centre. Public transport options include:
Athens International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 45 minutes. ATMs are located throughout the airport, including arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Athens International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Athens International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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