Athens to Bursa flights
Bursa lies 522 km (324 mi) north-east of Athens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 25 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Athens | Bursa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Turkey |
| Population | 664,046 | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | ATH, 20 km out | SAW, 81 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bursa
Crossing from Greece into Turkey: money changes from the Euro to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Athens
Athens is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bursa
Bursa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 81 km (50 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport (regional) | YEI | 43 km (27 mi) | 9,818 ft | 764 ft |
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Staying in Bursa
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa. Of the 82 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (34), and 12 are five-star. Across 73 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 35,167 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bursa from Athens?
522 km (324 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Athens.
How long does it take to get from Athens to Bursa by air?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Athens and Bursa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Athens to Bursa flights?
Typically Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW); Bursa also has YEI.
What currency do I need in Bursa?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Bursa?
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.