Traveling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Bratislava's timezone is UTC+1, making Bratislava one hour behind Athens.
Each week, there are three Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, go for the 15:45 Aegean Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 16:35 with Aegean Airlines.
Your ATH to BTS flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Traveling to Bratislava (and then exploring more of Slovakia!) is a snap with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aegean Airlines.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between ATH and BTS include:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight is $70. A return plane ticket is currently $145. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATH to BTS.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.19% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BTS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a M.R. Stefanik Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Surprice or Payless to explore Bratislava and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from M.R. Stefanik Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
M.R. Stefanik Airport is roughly 13 kilometers from the center of Bratislava. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Bratislava in April.
The warmest month in Bratislava is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to BTS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Slovakia
Kosice is just one of the many places in Slovakia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bratislava. Around 306 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include St. Elisabeth Cathedral, Singing fountain and Zoo Kosice.
Around 322 kilometers east of Bratislava, Presov is another essential stop in Slovakia. No visit is complete without checking out Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova.
