Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA): what you need to know
Bastia - Corsica's timezone is UTC+1, making Bastia - Corsica one hour behind Athens.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ATH to BIA flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ATH and BIA:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
105 € is currently the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport flight. A return flight starts at 207 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ATH to BIA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ATH to BIA.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that depart Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
Book a hotel close to BIA if you're catching a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bastia Poretta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or ADA and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bastia - Corsica and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bastia Poretta Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) to central Bastia - Corsica
Bastia Poretta Airport to the centre of Bastia - Corsica has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Bastia - Corsica in February.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bastia - Corsica, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to BIA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Bastia - Corsica, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Journey about 338 kilometres west to Marseille to check off its must-visit sights. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in France, head for Nice, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Bastia - Corsica. Promenade Des Anglais, Castle Hill and Matisse Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
