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Among airlines operating Bologna to Athens flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Aegean Airlines
• Ryanair

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

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

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 Bologna to Athens.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £92 return via Bari Palese (BRI), compared with £145 for direct.

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 Bologna to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 6% 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 36% on the Bologna to Athens route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £123 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £191, a difference of £68. 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 Bologna to Athens route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bologna to Athens flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 08:05
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 00:00.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 33% above the route average of £147. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bologna to Athens takes 2h 10m, 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 Bologna to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £34, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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 Bari Palese (BRI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 42m, compared to 5h 55m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 6h 57m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

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.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Return flights from Bologna to Athens range from £104 to £203, with an average of £147 over the past 12 months. Anything below £104 counts as a good deal.