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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $375. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Athens.$167 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Athens International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.

Athens.$172 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $172, select.

Athens.$173 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.

Athens.$173 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.

Athens.$173 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.

Athens.$173 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.

Athens.$175 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Barcelona on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Athens International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $175, select.

Athens.$183 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.

Athens.$183 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.

Athens.$183 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.

Athens.$183 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.

Athens.$183 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.

Athens.$193 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Sat, 10 Apr.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.

Athens.$193 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.

Athens.$193 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Barcelona on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Vueling Airlines departs from Athens International on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.

Athens.$194 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Athens International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $194, select.

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Barcelona to Athens International: Alternative routes

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Barcelona to Athens: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$167
Average flight time	2 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airline	Vueling Airlines
Average flights per week	100

Finding cheap flights from Barcelona to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Barcelona to Athens International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Barcelona to Athens International is $167. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Barcelona to Athens International?

2 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Barcelona to Athens International.

Which airlines fly direct from Barcelona to Athens International?

Vueling Airlines, LEVEL and Iberia fly direct from Barcelona to Athens International.

How many flights are there a week from Barcelona to Athens International?

As of July 2026, there are 100 flights per week flying from Barcelona to Athens International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Athens International?

The cheapest month to fly from Barcelona to Athens International is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport on Thursday, 17 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Athens International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Athens?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Barcelona Airport to Athens International with?

Currently, Vueling Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Barcelona and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 29 weekly Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 01:55 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest you can take. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Vueling is your gateway to exploring Athens (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Vueling is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating BCN to ATH flights. An exceptional 84.85% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and ATH:
- Marseille Airport
- Naples International Airport
- Thessaloniki Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)

The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $77. A round-trip fare right now is $167. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to ATH by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BCN to ATH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport.

Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)

Barcelona Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BCN land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:

Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)

The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Athens 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.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance.

Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)

August is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Athens in March.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.

Explore more of Greece

Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without experiencing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.