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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Bucharest:

• Earliest: departs at 06:55 and lands at 08:37
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 00:17.

The flight takes about 1h 42m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Athens to Bucharest.

A nonstop flight from Athens to Bucharest takes 1h 42m, covering 1,197 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Athens to Bucharest range from ₪374 to ₪660, with an average of ₪501 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪374 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the ₪501 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at ₪503 round-trip and layover options via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) at ₪517.

Aegean Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while TAROM has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Athens to Bucharest flights are:

• Aegean Airlines: 83% on time
• TAROM: 70% on time
• Wizz Air: 50% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪63–₪306 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Athens to Bucharest flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Athens to Bucharest are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪638, which is 100% above the typical average for this route.

Since Bucharest is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) – daily rates from around ₪3:

• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• Payless
• Sixt
• ADDCAR RENTAL

Near Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU) – daily rates from around ₪3:

• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Wheego
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Flights from Athens to Bucharest usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and may arrive at several airports in Bucharest area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Bucharest route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

One-stop flights from Athens to Bucharest most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Chișinău Intl (RMO) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Athens to Bucharest. Friday is the cheapest departure day at ₪474 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₪599, a difference of ₪125.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Athens and Bucharest. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• TAROM
• Wizz Air

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 36m, compared with 4h 49m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 8h 05m via Chișinău Intl (RMO).

Some of the most popular sights in Bucharest are Sinagoga Ieşua Tova and Ateneul Român. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Athens to Bucharest flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TAROM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.