Can I fly direct from Bologna to Athens?

Direct flights from Bologna to Athens are less common, historically making up only 5% of all available options across the trailing 90 days. When a direct flight is not available, travelers typically encounter itineraries with connecting flights. On average, these connecting routes involve 2 stopovers to reach Athens from Bologna.

What's the flight time from Bologna to Athens?

The typical direct flight from Bologna to Athens has a duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1285 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly, averaging 6 hours and 50 minutes. This accounts for the additional time spent during the layover.

How often do Bologna to Athens flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Bologna to Athens route tend to drop frequently. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. This pattern has been observed consistently across the trailing 30 days, suggesting regular fluctuations in fare costs.

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Bologna to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Bologna to Athens

Most itineraries for flights from Bologna to Athens connect at least once, with only 5% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of journeys that do include connections, travelers typically encounter two stopovers.

When considering cheap flights from Bologna to Athens, the journey time is a significant factor. A typical journey, including connections, spans 11 hours and 40 minutes. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.

Fares for this route are typically between $192 and $414, with a median price of $304. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 24% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers appear regularly.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Bologna to Athens, October stands out with a median fare of just $88. January also offers lower prices, with a median of $97, followed by December at a median of $116. These months present the most budget-friendly options for this route.

The distance between Bologna and Athens is 1,285 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. Despite the relatively short distance, the prevalence of connecting flights contributes to the longer typical journey times.

How much is a round trip from Bologna to Athens

Regular price: €115 - €281

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bologna to Athens is 115 EUR to 281 EUR. The current lowest deal is 49 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 10-Oct 20.

now 49 €

Low 115 €

High 281 €

The cheapest time to fly from Bologna to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Bologna to Athens is October, with a median price of 88 USD. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of 383 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from 88 €

August

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Flights from 383 €

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Direct flights from Bologna to Athens

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Last-minute flights going from Bologna to Athens

Tue, Sep 1

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Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bologna to Athens

4 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 23

315 € → 110 €

65%

5 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 6

247 € → 63 €

74%

2 nights

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252 € → 69 €

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4 nights

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252 € → 74 €

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Popular Airports to fly from Bologna to Athens

Bologna - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Bologna to Athens are above the typical level, with 24% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Bologna to Athens, with a median price of $88.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 11h 40m

Flights from Bologna to Athens typically take 11h 40m, with 5% direct flights available.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair offers direct flights from Bologna to Athens, with a recent deal found for $49.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Bologna to Athens are frequent, with 24% of recent prices considered good.

Bologna main airports to depart from

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ)

Cheapest

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Athens.

📍 ~6 km from Bologna city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$52

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Athens from Bologna.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, rail)

💸 Flights from ~$52

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International (KLX) is a strong mainland alternative, offering seasonal international flights and reliable road access.

📍 ~135 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Nea Anchialos National (VOL)

Nea Anchialos National (VOL) is a mainland option for Athens, serving low-cost and charter carriers.

📍 ~175 km from Athens (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$275

Mykonos Island National (JMK)

Cheapest

Mykonos Island National (JMK) is a major international hub with extensive European connections during peak season.

📍 ~175 km from Athens (requires ferry or domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$101

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR) is a busy airport with diverse international routes, good for long-haul connectivity.

📍 ~205 km from Athens (requires sea or air transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Araxos (GPA)

Araxos (GPA) is a mainland airport serving the Peloponnese region, reachable by road from Athens.

📍 ~180 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$240

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Bologna to Athens is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was $164. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, with an average of $382 for tickets bought 28-59 days out. Even closer to departure, within 0-6 days, the average price rises to $178, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

A good price for a flight from Bologna to Athens is considered to be $192 or less. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, where 25% of fares fell at or below this amount. The median price for this route during the same period was $304, while 75% of fares were $414 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Bologna to Athens are October, January, and December. October typically sees a median price of $88, while January has a median of $97. December also offers relatively lower prices with a median of $116, compared to the annual median price of $304 observed across the trailing 270 days.

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