Bucharest to Athens flights
Athens lies 744 km (462 mi) south of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 42 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.
| Bucharest | Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Greece |
| Population | 1.9 million | 664,046 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | ATH, 20 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Athens
Crossing from Romania into Greece: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bucharest
Bucharest is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, 16 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | ATH | 20 km (12 mi) | 13,123 ft | 308 ft |
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Staying in Athens
Our booking partner lists 10,516+ places to stay in Athens (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 804 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (571), and 50 are five-star. Across 865 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 1,036,770 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Athens from Bucharest?
744 km (462 mi) in a straight line, south of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Athens by air?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Athens?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Athens flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What currency do I need in Athens?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Athens?
Our booking partner lists 10,516+ places to stay in Athens, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.