Travelling from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens is one hour ahead of Milan and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are ten Orio al Serio International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, opt for the 06:10 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 19:45 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your BGY to ATH flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering BGY to ATH flights, with 75.86% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Orio al Serio International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BGY and ATH include:
Naples International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Santorini International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$32 is currently the best price for a one-way Orio al Serio International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $64. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BGY to ATH, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Landing cheap flights from BGY to ATH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Of the flights that depart from Orio al Serio International Airport, 67.49% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to BGY:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Orio al Serio International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Athens in January.
When reserving your flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BGY to ATH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its top attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.