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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
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
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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
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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
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BKK Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
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.





