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Flights from Bangkok to Athens

There are no direct flights from Bangkok to Athens. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Sharjah, about 13h 25m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 33m
BKKATHDOH

Bangkok to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey12h 33mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Sharjah

Best ways to fly from Bangkok to Athens

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BKK Dubai (DXB) ATH
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Emirates
Sun10:45 BKK13:43 DXB2h 47m connection16:30 DXB20:10 ATHEmirates
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 25m
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BKK Sharjah (SHJ) ATH
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Air Arabia
Sat11:30 BKK14:45 SHJ4h 30m connection19:15 SHJ22:49 ATHAir Arabia
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 19m
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BKK Abu Dhabi (AUH) ATH
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, US-Bangla Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
Tue21:00 BKK00:01 AUH8h 14m connection08:15 AUH11:59 ATHEtihad Airways
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 59m
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4
BKK Doha (DOH) ATH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 48m
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BKK Mumbai (BOM) ATH
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, Thai Airways · Leg 2: IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~12h 43m
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BKK Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~12h 33m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,922 km4,920 miles
Journey time
12h 33mon current schedules
Time difference
-5hAthens vs Bangkok
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
BKK, DMK → ATH

Flights from Bangkok to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bangkok to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,922 km.
Where do you change planes between Bangkok and Athens?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Sharjah (SHJ), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bangkok and Athens?
Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Athens?
Athens is 5 hours behind Bangkok.

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