Flights Brussels → Athens
BRU → ATH
Route overview
The flight route connects Brussels to Athens, operating with Airbus A321, A320, and A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Athens opened in 2001 and serves over 24 million passengers annually.
The Brussels (BRU) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Brussels Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.3/100 (low), 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 Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Athens: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Athens (ATH) heads south-east for about 2,101 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 3m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating BRU-ATH
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Frequently asked questions about BRU-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 2 airlines: Aegean Airlines, Brussels Airlines.
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The Brussels-Athens route is about 2,101 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.
