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Only Jet2 operates flights between Birmingham and Athens.

Flights from Birmingham to Athens usually depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jet2: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Birmingham to Athens.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $135 round-trip via Dublin (DUB), compared to $371 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jet2. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Birmingham to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 9% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Birmingham to Athens route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $310 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $369, a difference of $59. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Birmingham to Athens route, 32% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Birmingham to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 11:05 am
• Latest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 11:05 am.

The flight takes about 3h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $330. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Birmingham to Athens takes 3h 50m, covering 1,587 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Jet2 is the only airline operating Birmingham to Athens flights. 68% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 06m, compared with 6h 25m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 6h 49m via Chania Souda (CHQ).

Athens is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Centauro
· Record go
· Europcar
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to Athens range from $270 to $404, with an average of $330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $270 counts as a good deal.