Flying from Bari Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bari Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour ahead of Bari.
There are five Bari Airport to Athens International Airport flights every week.
Your BRI to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so be 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, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Bari Airport to Athens International Airport, so jetting to Athens (and then exploring more of Greece!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier operating BRI to ATH flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive without delay 75.0% of the time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bari Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BRI and ATH:
Corfu Airport
Mykonos Airport
Skiathos Island National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bari Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bari Airport to Athens International Airport flight is £17. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £34. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from BRI to ATH, reserve your trip two months ahead of your departure date.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Bari Airport to Athens International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Bari Airport (BRI)
82% of flights departing from Bari Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from BRI.
To get to Bari Airport from central Bari, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kms (7 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BRI? If you're catching an early flight from Bari Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bari Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Bari Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Bari Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BRI to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 306 kms (190 miles) north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If there's time to check out another side of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kms (130 miles) north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are highlights.