Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS): what you need to know
Brindisi is one hour behind Athens and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ATH to BDS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between ATH and BDS include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport flight is R 1,576. A round-trip ticket is currently R 3,173. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to BDS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ATH to BDS.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that take off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BDS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Brindisi - Salento Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Felirent, Filorent or Drivalia to explore Brindisi and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Brindisi - Salento Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to central Brindisi
From Brindisi - Salento Airport, Brindisi is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Brindisi based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brindisi, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to BDS in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Brindisi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres west of Brindisi, a visit to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 306 kilometres west of Brindisi, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.