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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 7:54 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 10:59 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Athens takes 1h 44m, covering 472 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.

Round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Athens range from $137 to $246, with an average of $186 over the past 12 months. Anything below $137 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $186 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $118 round-trip via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared to $185 for nonstop.

TAROM is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aegean Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Athens flights are:

• TAROM: 75% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 72% on time
• Wizz Air: 50% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and TAROM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Athens flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $65, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Athens usually depart from Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Athens route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

One-stop flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Paphos (PFO) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Athens. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $171 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $202, a difference of $31.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport and Athens. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• TAROM
• Wizz Air

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 16m, compared with 9h 02m via Paphos (PFO) and 10h 24m via Catania Fontanarossa (CTA).

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

Among airlines operating Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection
• TAROM: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TAROM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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