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

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 08:06
• Latest: departs at 19:45 and lands at 21:56.

The flight takes about 2h 11m.

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

A direct flight from Bologna to Athens takes 2h 11m, 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.

Return flights from Bologna to Athens range from £106 to £210, with an average of £149 over the past 12 months. Anything below £106 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the £149 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £71 return via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared with £148 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£75 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.

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

One-way fares from Bologna to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £43, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

Night 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 Bologna to Athens route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Bari Palese (BRI) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Bologna to Athens. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £127 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £192, a difference of £64.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Ryanair
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 47m, compared to 5h 42m via Bari Palese (BRI) and 5h 55m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Bologna (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 Bologna to Athens flights:

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

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