Bologna to Spata-Artemida (BLQ–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR6018
FR Ryanair
73H
5:55 AM
CET
9:15 AM
EET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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A3683
A3 Aegean
32Q
10:30 AM
CET
1:35 PM
EET
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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6E3058
6E IndiGo
320
10:35 AM
CET
1:40 PM
EET
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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A3682
A3 Aegean
32N
8:25 AM
EET T4
9:40 AM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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FR6017
FR Ryanair
73H
3:50 PM
EET T2
5:10 PM
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FR9201
FR Ryanair
73H
6:55 PM
EET T2
8:15 PM
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Bologna to Spata-Artemida
3 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 799 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

BLQ–ATH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines, Ryanair and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 799 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–ATH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A3 Aegean Airlines 7 32Q 2h05 Star Alliance
FR Ryanair 6 73H 2h20
6E IndiGo 5 320 2h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 6E
32Q Airbus A321neo – A3
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + FR (11 flights/wk, 61%)
Star Alliance: A3 (7 flights/wk, 39%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BLQ to ATH direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to ATH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,619
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Spata-Artemida from Bologna

Nearby airports with service to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Metric BLQ→ATH FLR→ATH VCE→ATH
Distance from BLQ 50 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 18 2 20
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 5m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Spata-Artemida is 1 hour ahead of Bologna.
BLQ: CET · ATH: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 7:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Distance & Flight Time
799 mi / 1,285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Greece are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Greece without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting from ATH

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.

Spata-Artemida Climate

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.

BLQ–ATH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to Spata-Artemida route.
Route details
Distance799 mi / 1,285 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights18 out / 14 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: BLQ
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: ATH
IATA / ICAOATH / LGAV
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr31.8M
Elevation308 ft / 94 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to ATH flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 20m. The route covers 799 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Aegean Airlines and Ryanair.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to ATH. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLR, LUX, BER, FCO, AGP, MUC, OTP, BCN, TIA, FRA, CDG, AMS, VIE, MLA, BUD, ZRH, MAN, MAD, IST, BRU, DUS, LHR, KRK, WRO, CPH, LTN, LIS, RMO, SAW, DUB, DXB, SOF, CRL, EIN, STN and WMI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Spata-Artemida is 1 hour ahead of Bologna.
Yes, return flights from ATH to BLQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLR, VCE and BGY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BLQ to ATH

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Aegean Airlines and Ryanair. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BLQ to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to ATH ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 799 miles (1,285 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FLR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Firenze (FI) (FLR), Venezia (VE) (VCE) and Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY).