Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens two hours ahead of Bristol.
Leave plenty of time to make your BRS to ATH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Bristol Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bristol Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BRS and ATH:
Skiathos Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $67. A round-trip fare is currently $160. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from BRS to ATH by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bristol Airport, 69.8% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bristol Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BRS:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Bristol Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Bristol Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Bristol Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BRS to ATH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.