Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes. Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens 1 hour ahead of Bologna.
There are 14 flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport each week. Take the 05:45 flight if you want to set off as early as possible. If you'd prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from BLQ to ATH is 23:30.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BLQ and ATH are:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Mikonos Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from BLQ to ATH, check if you need a visa to enter Greece. Visa and travel document requirements can differ and are updated often. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Rs8,483 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs16,391. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap flights from BLQ to ATH, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flights from BLQ to ATH. You don't need to check every day to find out if airfares have fallen. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
Use filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 32 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BLQ:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you have a late flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens is about 37 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 59 minutes.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from BLQ to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Athens
After locking in your flights from BLQ to ATH, you'll need to find a hotel in Athens. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are top attractions which should be on every Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks up our sleeve than just comparing flights. After booking your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, explore our car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Athens stay.
