Travelling from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is three hours 30 minutes behind Bhubaneswar and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BBI to ATH flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Biju Patnaik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is R 4,985. A return fare right now is R 10,228. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BBI to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BBI to ATH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
When it comes to Biju Patnaik International Airport's on-time performance, 68.08% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Biju Patnaik International Airport from central Bhubaneswar, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BBI? If you're catching an early flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Biju Patnaik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BBI to ATH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its popular sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Greece, head for 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.
