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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 04:10 and lands at 07:23
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 00:58.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Athens to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

A direct flight from Athens to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 3h 13m, covering 3,062 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.

Return flights from Athens to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from $234 to $405, with an average of $308 over the past 12 months. Anything below $234 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $308 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $263 return via Venice Marco Polo (VCE), compared with $310 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $34–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

One-way fares from Athens to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $177, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• NIZACARS
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• DRIVALIA

Flights from Athens to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

One-stop flights from Athens to Barcelona-El Prat Airport most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Athens to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $271 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $341, a difference of $70.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Athens and Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Vueling
• Sky Express

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 39m, compared to 6h 10m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 6h 35m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 1 hour behind Athens (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Barcelona-El Prat Airport are La Rambla, Placa de Catalunya, and Sagrada Familia. These are among the most viewed places in Barcelona-El Prat Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Athens to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights:

• Aegean Airlines: 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:

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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