Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour ahead of Bordeaux.
Each week, there are four Bordeaux Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 06:00 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:30 with Volotea.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BOD to ATH flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can fly nonstop to Athens, Greece. Jet off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating BOD to ATH flights. An impressive 93.33% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bordeaux Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BOD and ATH include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Geneve Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is 38 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 109 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from BOD to ATH by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BOD to ATH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
77.44% of flights that depart Bordeaux Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BOD:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bordeaux Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. 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 BOD to ATH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
