Flying from Banja Luka Airport (BNX) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Banja Luka.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BNX to ATH flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Banja Luka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BNX and ATH include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Vienna International Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Banja Luka Airport (BNX) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$127 is the best price for a one-way Banja Luka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $285. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from BNX to ATH, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Banja Luka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from BNX to ATH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Banja Luka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Banja Luka Airport (BNX)
Of all flights departing from Banja Luka Airport, 62.31% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Banja Luka Airport from central Banja Luka, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Banja Luka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BNX:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you're on a late Banja Luka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Banja Luka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Athens in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Banja Luka Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BNX to ATH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.