Cheap flights from Balikpapan to Athens from £389

Cheap flights from Balikpapan to Athens from £389

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2 stops
Tue, Jun 2
Balikpapan BPNAthens ATH
£389
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2 stops
Fri, Jun 5
Balikpapan BPNAthens ATH
£391
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 7
Balikpapan BPNAthens ATH
£400
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 7
Balikpapan BPNAthens ATH
£407
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 2
Balikpapan BPNAthens ATH
£502
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1 stop
Sun, Jun 7
Balikpapan BPNAthens ATH
£591
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Tue, Jun 2 – Mon, Jun 8
Balikpapan BPNAthens ATH
£966
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Tue, Jun 2 – Mon, Jun 8
Balikpapan BPNAthens ATH
£1,002
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 2 – Mon, Jun 8
Balikpapan BPNAthens ATH
£1,010
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Fri, Jun 5 – Tue, Jun 9
Balikpapan BPNAthens ATH
£1,012
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Wed, Jun 3 – Tue, Jun 9
Balikpapan BPNAthens ATH
£1,015
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Wed, Jun 3 – Tue, Jun 9
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How much do flights to Athens cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£389

Cheapest round-trip

£966

Average round-trip

£1,038

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Super Air Jet

Getting from Athens airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro Line 3 and taxi. Best value: Express bus services X95 and X96.

Athens is served by Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), located 33 km east of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including metro, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Metro Line 3 provides a direct connection to Syntagma Square in central Athens, while express buses operate 24 hours a day to key locations including Syntagma and Piraeus port. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-45 min

single ticket; reduced fares available

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to city center

50-70 min

single ticket

every 15–30 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget travelers, night arrivals

60-90 min

single ticket

every 20–40 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)

ferry connections

40-50 min

single ticket to central stations

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

connections to northern suburbs

35-60 min

flat rate to city center; night surcharge applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

35-60 min

pre-booked; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

groups, comfort seekers

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro and suburban rail tickets can be purchased at airport stations; validate before boarding.
  • Taxis have a flat rate from the airport to central Athens (€40 day, €55 night 00:00–05:00).
  • Express buses X95 and X96 operate 24 hours; tickets available from kiosks or onboard.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Athens

Depart from
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman
Arrive to
Athens International
Average flights per week
398
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Acropolis of Athens - Peloponnese

Check-in for a flight from Balikpapan to Athens

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Super Air JetSJVIUYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
ScootTGWTRNo
AegeanAEEA3No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Athens

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January12°C7°C
February13°C7°C
March16°C9°C
April19°C11°C
May24°C16°C
June29°C21°C
July32°C23°C
August32°C23°C
September28°C20°C
October22°C16°C
November18°C12°C
December14°C9°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
7°C
January
Sunny days
317
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
24°C15°C
24 May
83%
24°C17°C
Monday
18 May
24°C15°C
25 May
80%
24°C16°C
Tuesday
19 May
23°C15°C
26 May
25°C17°C
Wednesday
20 May
24°C15°C
27 May
89%
24°C17°C
Thursday
21 May
25°C16°C
28 May
25°C17°C
Friday
22 May
24°C17°C
29 May
27°C17°C
Saturday
23 May
26°C18°C
30 May
84%
25°C18°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Super Air Jet, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Scoot, and Aegean. Balikpapan and Athens have 398 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Athens, consider visiting Acropolis of Athens, and Peloponnese.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Balikpapan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Balikpapan and Bali, Jakarta, Denpasar, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Pontianak, Penang, Bangkok, Brisbane, Tanjung Redeb, Hanoi, Pangkalan Bun, Yogyakarta, Manila, Dubai, Sydney, Phuket City, Lviv, Vienna, Mumbai.
What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Edinburgh, Larnaca, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Tirana, Bristol, Bucharest, Glasgow, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Newcastle upon Tyne, Barcelona, Heraklion, Crete, Santorini, Paris, Warsaw, Budapest.
What airports are near Balikpapan?
The main airport in Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman. It is also served by Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman.
What airports are near Athens?
The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.
Which airlines fly between Balikpapan and Athens?
Currently, you can fly between Balikpapan and Athens with Super Air Jet, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Scoot, Aegean.
When’s the best time to travel between Balikpapan and Athens?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Balikpapan and Athens, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Balikpapan and Athens?
Traveling between Balikpapan and Athens, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Balikpapan?
There are a number of airports in and around Balikpapan. The main one is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman and other nearby airports include Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman
How many airports are there near Athens?
There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Balikpapan and Athens depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Balikpapan and Athens arrive?
What time do flights between Balikpapan and Athens depart?
What time do flights between Balikpapan and Athens arrive?

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