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Among airlines operating Athens to Bologna flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Bologna. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Ryanair

Flights from Athens to Bologna usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Volotea: 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.

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

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £127 return and stopover options via Tirana Rinas (TIA) at £129.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 8% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Athens to Bologna route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £117 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £154, a difference of £37. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Athens to Bologna route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 56 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Bologna flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Bologna are Bologna City Centre, Bologna Central Station, and Teatro Duse. These are among the most viewed places in Bologna on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:15 and lands at 10:34
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 02:04.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 87% above the route average of £129. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to Bologna takes 2h 19m, covering 798 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Athens to Bologna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £58, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

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.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 56m, compared to 8h 20m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 8h 23m via Tirana Rinas (TIA).

Bologna is 1 hour behind Athens (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Felirent
• Italy Car Rent
• Rent Smart 24
• Target Italy

Return flights from Athens to Bologna range from £98 to £171, with an average of £129 over the past 12 months. Anything below £98 counts as a good deal.