Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Berlin.
Choose from 24 weekly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:25.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BER to ATH flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, so getting to Athens (and then visiting more of Greece!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Aegean Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for BER to ATH flights is Aegean Airlines.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between BER and ATH include:
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, 53 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 102 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BER to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BER to ATH.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
When it comes to Berlin Brandenburg Airport's on-time performance, 74.2% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near BER:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
Booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BER to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
