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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 00:20 and lands at 03:14
• Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 01:39.

The flight takes about 2h 54m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Athens.

A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Athens takes 2h 54m, covering 1,182 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.

Return flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Athens range from £137 to £238, with an average of £179 over the past 12 months. Anything below £137 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the £179 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £85 return via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA), compared with £182 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £25–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Athens flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £46, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £21 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Athens usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Athens route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

One-stop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Athens. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £169 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £197, a difference of £28.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Vueling
• Sky Express

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 01m, compared to 6h 06m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 6h 44m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Barcelona-El Prat Airport (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Athens flights:

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

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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