Spata-Artemida to Zaventem (ATH–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ATH–BRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Big Sky Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,306 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQ Big Sky Airlines | 7 | 32N | 3h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zaventem from Spata-Artemida
| Metric | ATH→BRU | CHQ→BRU |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATH | – | 167 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 21m |
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 5:00 PM in Zaventem.
Greek passport holders enter Belgium freely with no visa, no time limit on stays, and no immigration checks at the border. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. A Greek national ID card or passport is sufficient for entry. No registration is required for stays under 3 months.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local commune (municipality) within 8 working days of arrival. Bring your ID card or passport, proof of address (rental contract), and proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. The commune issues an Annexe 19 registration certificate, followed by an E card (EU residence card) after verification. Processing takes 3 to 6 months.
Direct flights from Athens to Brussels (BRU) run about 2 hours 50 minutes on Aegean Airlines and Brussels Airlines. Eurostar and Thalys connections from Brussels link to London, Paris, and Amsterdam. Both countries use the euro. No vaccination requirements. Brussels hosts the EU institutions, making it a major hub for Greek professionals and diplomats. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) covers emergency medical treatment. Belgium has three official languages (Dutch, French, German), with Brussels officially bilingual in Dutch and French.
Metro Line 3 (blue line) connects Monastiraki and Syntagma stations in central Athens to the airport in 40 minutes for €10 one-way (€18 return, valid 48 hours). Trains run every 30 minutes from roughly 05:30 to midnight. Suburban rail (Proastiakos) also serves the airport, useful from Piraeus and the northern suburbs.
Express buses (X93 to Kifissos Bus Terminal, X95 to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus) run 24/7 for €6.20 and take 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis from the city centre are metered with a flat rate of €40 (day) or €55 (night/holidays) from the airport to downtown. Ride-shares are limited; metered taxis are the standard option.
The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.
Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.
ATH–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to BRU
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Big Sky Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATH to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to BRU ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,306 miles (2,101 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Souda (CHQ).