Traveling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Bucharest and Athens share the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Choose from 39 weekly Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 09:50 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest flight available. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OTP to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can travel nonstop to Athens, Greece. Jet off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
With 73.85% of its services landing as planned, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering OTP to ATH flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OTP and ATH:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is AED 122. A round-trip fare is currently AED 269. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from OTP to ATH, book your trip eight months before your planned departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from OTP to ATH.
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Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, data shows 71.27% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport from central Bucharest, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near OTP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OTP to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometers away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.