Bilbao to Spata-Artemida (BIO–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BIO–ATH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines and Volotea lead the route. The flight covers 1,450 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 5 | 320, 32N | 3h20-3h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| V7 Volotea | 5 | 320, 32N | 3h20-3h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BIO: CEST · ATH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bilbao, 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.
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.
BIO–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BIO to ATH
Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and Volotea. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BIO to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIO to ATH is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,450 miles (2,333 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Palma de Mallorca, Milan Malpensa and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.