Flying from Palese Airport (BRI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Palese Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Bari and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your BRI to ATH flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Travelling to Athens (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Palese Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Palese Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BRI and ATH include:
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Mikonos Airport
Skiathos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palese Airport (BRI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, $56 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Palese Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $113. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BRI to ATH.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Palese Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BRI to ATH.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Palese Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Palese Airport (BRI)
When it comes to Palese Airport's on-time performance, 72.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bari to Palese Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Palese Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to BRI:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Palese Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ATH:
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 usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Palese Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Palese Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BRI to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.