Bucharest to Athens Flights

Flights From Bucharest

Flights from the city of Bucharest are available from the Henri Coanda International Airport, located about ten miles from the city's central business district at 224 E Calea Bucureştilor, Otopeni, Ilfov. There are several airlines providing air services through the airport, including Aerovit, Aer Lingus, and Aeroflot. To make reservations on airlines flying from Henri Coanda, you can use ebookers online.

Parking at Henri Coanda Airport

Parking is available at Henri Coanda Airport in front of the terminal. Long-term parking rates begin at 50 lei per day for the first two days in the lot, dropping to 30 lei daily for the next two days, and finally to 15 lei a day for days five through thirty. Parking is only available for up to thirty days.

Transportation to Henri Coanda Airport

Transport to the airport from the downtown area is available by bus on Express Line 783. The bus takes approximately forty-five to sixty minutes to make the journey and costs 7 lei. A train can be taken from the downtown area to the airport stop for 8.10 lei. At the airport stop, passengers must transfer to a bus that takes them to the airport terminal. The trip, including the train ride, the wait for the bus, and the bus ride to the terminal takes about fifty minutes.

A Meal Before Leaving

Several restaurants provide food services at Henri Coanda International Airport to allow you a last meal before catching your flight. Both the Bell Vue and the World News Café can be found in the public area of the airport, where a sit-down meal can be savored. For a quick bite, if you’re in a rush, you can grab a snack at the Talisman or Intermezzo snack bars. The Talisman is located in the public area, while Intermezzo is in the boarding hall. If you’d prefer to eat before reaching the airport, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast served throughout the day at Grand Café Galleron in Bucharest.

Flying to Athens

As one of the oldest cities in the world, Athens welcomes visitors from around the world to its ancient ruins and beautiful landscapes. Flights into the area land at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. The airport is located about twenty-six miles from downtown Athens and is a main hub for Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines. Plan your next getaway by looking up flights on ebookers.

Transportation from the Airport

There are five car rental agencies located on the arrivals level of the main terminal building for your convenience. Taxi service from the airport to the city of Athens is available at a flat daytime rate of €35 and night-time rate of €50. Four regional bus routes and the KTEL Express service routinely pick up passengers in front of the main terminal. The airport station for Metro rail service is located across the street in the terminal parking area.

Weather in Athens

Athens experiences extremely warm weather in the months of July and August, where the daily high can top 32°C. Make sure to pack swimsuits in order to make the most of the area's beaches and swim clubs. Temperatures cool down in the months of December through March, and you'll want to pack a warm jacket and layer your clothing for temperatures that average in the mid-40s.

Things to Do in Athens

The summer months in Athens are busy as thousands of European tourists take their holiday in the city. Beaches are crowded and air fares will be higher than at other times throughout the year. A good off-season time to visit the area is from April through June, when great deals can be found and the weather is warm enough to enjoy outdoor activities. Visiting historic sites such as the Parthenon and the Acropolis is a must while you are in Athens. Take time for unique experiences that include a visit to the Monastiraki Flea Market or indulge in a fresh fish lunch at the Agora-Athens Central Market. No matter what you decide to do, you'll find an exciting blend of old and new in the ancient city of Athens.