Barcelona to Spata-Artemida (BCN–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BCN–ATH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Vueling and Aegean Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,183 miles in approximately 2h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: IB, LL | 17 | 32A | 2h47-2h55 | – | – | IB, LL |
| A3 Aegean Airlines Also: TP, V7 | 14 | 32N, 32Q | 2h50 | – | Star Alliance | TP, V7 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · ATH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 7:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Spanish passport holders enter Greece with no border checks. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is all you need. No visa, no registration for short stays, no paperwork.
For stays longer than 3 months, register at the local Aliens Bureau (Ypiresia Allodapon) for an EU registration certificate (Vevaiosi Eggrafis Politi tis EE). Bring your passport or ID, proof of health insurance, and evidence of employment or sufficient funds. The certificate is free and issued on the spot in most offices. EU citizens can live and work in Greece without a work permit.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.
Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.
Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.
BCN–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to ATH
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and Vueling. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BCN to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to ATH ranges from 2 hours 47 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,183 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 142 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
113 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BBU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.