Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Bologna and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from BLQ to ATH start from 05:45 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 19:55 with Ryanair. Overall, there are 14 weekly Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BLQ to ATH flight.
Traveling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The airline most travelers fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for BLQ to ATH flights, with 81.82% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BLQ and ATH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $26. A round-trip ticket is currently $51. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from BLQ to ATH by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BLQ to ATH.
Select your preferred 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 Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights that leave from Guglielmo Marconi Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BLQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Travel at your own pace with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
Getting to the center on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLQ to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometers away to the north, its top attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favorite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.