Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Athens International Airport.
Athens is one hour ahead of Bordeaux and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are three Bordeaux Airport to Athens International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, opt for the 06:00 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 15:55 with easyJet.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BOD to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Athens (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this airline.
Aegean Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a dependable 94.12% of services arriving as planned, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier for BOD to ATH flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bordeaux Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BOD and ATH include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Geneva Airport
Marseille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Athens International Airport flight is 25 €. A return ticket is currently 53 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from BOD to ATH by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Landing cheap flights from BOD to ATH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Bordeaux Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from BOD reach their destination on time.
Central Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BOD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Athens International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Bordeaux Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Athens International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Bordeaux Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOD to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among its highlights.


