Flights Barcelona → Athens
BCN → ATH
Route overview
The flight route connects Barcelona, whose airport opened in 1916, with Athens, where the destination airport, which began operations in 2001, sees over 24 million passengers annually. The journey is typically operated using Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
The Barcelona (BCN) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.1/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Athens: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Athens (ATH) heads east for about 1,905 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Athens it is 2.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating BCN-ATH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BCN-ATH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Aegean Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Barcelona-Athens route is about 1,905 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
