Flying from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 2 hours.
Athens is one hour ahead of Bratislava and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from BTS to ATH start at 17:40 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:30 with Aegean Airlines. In total, there are three weekly M.R. Stefanik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BTS to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aegean Airlines.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BTS and ATH:
Zakinthos Airport
Heraklion Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, R 499 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way M.R. Stefanik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,028. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from BTS to ATH by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BTS to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Of all flights departing from M.R. Stefanik Airport, 65.09% land on time at their destination.
To reach M.R. Stefanik Airport from central Bratislava, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BTS:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late M.R. Stefanik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
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.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Athens in January.
Book your flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BTS to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.
