Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bari Airport (BRI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Bari Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Bari is one hour behind Athens and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
There are five Athens International Airport to Bari Airport flights each week.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ATH to BRI flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Athens International Airport to Bari Airport. When you're ready to start your Bari adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Italy:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
With 75.0% of services landing as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering ATH to BRI flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Bari Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and BRI:
Tirana Airport
Crete Heraklion Airport
Santorini (Thira) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bari Airport (BRI)
R 319 is the best price for a one-way Athens International Airport to Bari Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 751. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from ATH to BRI, reserve your trip two months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Bari Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ATH to BRI.
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Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights that take off from Athens International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near ATH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Bari Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Bari Airport (BRI)
Consider booking a hotel near BRI if you're catching a late Athens International Airport to Bari Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Bari Airport rental car and explore Bari and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Felirent and Noleggiare are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Bari Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Bari Airport (BRI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Bari Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bari in March.
The warmest month in Bari is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Athens International Airport to Bari Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to BRI around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bari. Around 370 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Naples is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 225 kilometres west of Bari. No trip is complete without a visit to Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.