Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Bucharest and Athens are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 24 weekly Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest you can take. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OTP to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Athens International Airport, so getting to Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
TAROM is the most punctual carrier operating OTP to ATH flights, with 69.39% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Athens International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between OTP and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
P1,792 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts from P4,121. These prices may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from OTP to ATH by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is around 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near OTP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Athens International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and venture far and wide through Athens and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Athens International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Athens in March.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OTP to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometers north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.