Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Bern Airport (BRN): what you need to know
Bern's timezone is UTC+1, making Bern one hour behind Athens.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ATH to BRN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bern Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between ATH and BRN:
Rhodes Airport
Heraklion Airport
Kos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Bern Airport (BRN)
270 € is the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bern Airport flight. Return flights start at 686 €. These fares may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from ATH to BRN, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bern Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ATH to BRN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bern Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that leave from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bern Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ATH:
Arriving at Bern Airport (BRN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bern Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bern Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Europcar and discover more of Bern and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Bern Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
Bern Airport to central Bern has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Bern Airport (BRN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bern Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Bern. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Bern is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bern Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to BRN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Bern has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you'll want to see. Around 97 kilometres north-east of Bern, a visit to Zurich will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Basel is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 72 kilometres north of Bern. No trip is complete without visiting Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
