Journey information
Overview: Barcelona to Athens flight
Flights from Barcelona to Athens depart on average 93 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £61 if you book in advance.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 1879 km distance in 2h 50m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1879 km |
Average flight duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Flights per day 93 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 2h 50m |
Cheapest month to travel October |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:45 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Barcelona to Athens
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£758
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
1879 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Athens will cost around £758 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £94.
Of the 58 flights that leave Barcelona for Athens every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1879 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare flight and coach for Barcelona to Athens
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £61, and a coach costs an average of £159.
Distance: 1879 km
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7h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 74h 57m Average total duration 74h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barcelona to Athens flight times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Athens flights for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1139 · LH1280 | 04:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h20 | 11:10 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LX1951 · LX1838 | 05:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h00 | 14:45 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LX1951+ LX4320 | 05:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h05 | 12:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LX1951+ LX1830 | 05:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h10 | 10:55 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
IB426 · IB833 | 06:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h15 | 13:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
VY8100 | 06:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 3h00 | 09:20 Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5210 | 06:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 3h00 | 09:20 Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH4165+ LH1754 | 06:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h25 | 16:05 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH4165+ LH5916 | 06:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h55 | 12:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR138 · QR203 | 07:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 25h35 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR138 · QR207 | 07:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 32h25 | 16:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR3783+ QR132 · QR203 | 08:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 25h00 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR3783+ QR114 · QR203 | 08:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 25h00 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR5092+ QR150 · QR203 | 08:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h55 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR5092 · QR6949+ QR203 | 08:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h55 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR3559+ QR132 · QR203 | 08:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h30 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR3559+ QR114 · QR203 | 08:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h30 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
LX1953 · LX1838 | 08:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h50 | 14:45 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR6855 · QR6949+ QR203 | 09:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h35 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6855+ QR150 · QR203 | 09:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h35 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR3531+ QR156 · QR203 | 09:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h30 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
TP1031 · TP7401 | 09:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h10 | 23:05 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1512 · KL1957 | 10:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h05 | 23:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
A3711 | 10:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2h50 | 13:10 Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ77 · AZ720 | 10:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h10 | 09:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TP1033 · TP7401 | 11:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h30 | 23:05 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1514 · KL1957 | 12:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h15 | 23:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1127+ LH5914 | 12:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h50 | 20:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR8004 · QR6949+ QR203 | 12:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h40 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1129+ LH5914 | 12:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h55 | 20:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TP1035 · TP7401 | 13:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h30 | 23:05 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LX1955 · LX1842 | 13:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h40 | 22:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LX1955+ LX4322 | 13:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h55 | 20:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1649 · AF1532 | 14:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 21h30 | 11:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1649 · AF1032 | 14:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h05 | 00:10 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
SN3704+ SN6523 | 14:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h35 | 21:40 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR3560+ QR114 · QR207 | 14:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 25h50 | 16:00 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR3560+ QR114 · QR203 | 14:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 19h00 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR146 · QR207 | 14:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 25h40 | 16:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR146 · QR203 | 14:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 18h50 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1249 · AF1532 | 15:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h35 | 11:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1249 · AF1032 | 15:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h10 | 00:10 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1131 · LH1284 | 16:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h15 | 22:25 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
IB5212 | 16:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2h55 | 19:15 Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY8102 | 16:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2h55 | 19:15 Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1518 · KL1953 | 16:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 18h35 | 11:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1518 · KL1955 | 16:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 22h10 | 14:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1518 · KL1957 | 16:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h50 | 23:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1549 · AF1032 | 16:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h15 | 00:10 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1549 · AF1532 | 16:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 18h40 | 11:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR6562+ QR152 · QR207 | 17:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h00 | 16:00 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
A3713 | 17:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2h50 | 20:00 Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1520 · KL1953 | 18:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h05 | 11:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR8069+ QR152 · QR207 | 18:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 21h05 | 16:00 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1520 · KL1955 | 18:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 19h40 | 14:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF1049 · AF1532 | 19:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h15 | 11:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR142 · QR203 | 21:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h55 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR142 · QR207 | 21:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 18h45 | 16:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Barcelona to Athens flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Athens by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Barcelona to Athens generally leave from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 14.5 km away from Barcelona city centre and Athens International Airport is 37.2 km from Athens city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Athens
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time.
- Shops are available in both terminals, including duty-free and brands like Zara and Desigual.
- Parking available with several options including long-term and short-term parking, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Sala VIP Pau Casals in Terminal 1.
- Located in both terminals, with offices located near the baggage claim areas.
- Buses: Aerobús A1, Aerobús A2, 46, N17
- Metro: L9 Sud
- Train: R2 Nord
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 45 minutes.
- Shops are available in the main terminal, including duty-free shops and brands like Hellenic Duty Free and Korres.
- Parking available with options including short-term and long-term parking. Short-term parking located at P1 and P2, approximately 3.8€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Aegean Business Lounge and Skyserv Lounge, offering amenities like food, drinks, and showers.
- Located at the arrivals level, near Exit 3.
- Bus: X93, X95, X96, X97
- Metro: Line 3
- Suburban Railway: Proastiakos
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