Bucharest-Athens-Santorini connection flight and procedures
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- Aparna Patel
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- 26 Jul, 2023
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4/18/2021 6:14:49 PM
Let me add two more things
- Yes, you should get both boarding passes, but sometimes for some reasons you cannot get the second one. Ask where you can get the second one (most likely a transfer desk in ATH, also ask directly when leaving the plane any staff where the transfer desk is).
- If you travel hand-luggage only keep in mind what can and cannot be brought onto the plane (this is of course general, and not transfer specific)
- Also (maybe this hasnt happened to you yet) Sometimes the plane is very full and at the gate you might be asked to hand over your hand-luggage, they will put it in the luggage storage (dont know the word) of the plane and usually you pick it up after landing next to the airplane (if a bus is bringing you to the terminal). Since in this case dont put your valuables inside the luggage (so pack that the valuable can be separated)
4/18/2021 3:42:23 PM
Every airline and airport are different, but here is the "standard" procedure
- You check-in online or at the airport. Online is available typically 24 hours before the departure of your first leg
- At check-in you should get both boarding passes
- When arriving in Athens you need to clear immigration since you are entering the Schengen area from Romania (which is NOT Schengen). Make sure you have the required Visa/documentation (depending on your passport)
- Follow the signs for "connecting flights". You may have to go through security again.
- Find your gate. It’s either already printed on your boarding pass or you need to look at the displays in the airport
- Hop on the plane. Enjoy Satorini
You do NOT stay in "international space" since ATH to JTR is a domestic Schengen flight. Both your arrival and departure areas are "airside" i.e. behind security but they are not necessarily connected.
For more details see https://en.aegeanair.com/travel-information/at-the-airport/connecting-passengers/ and click on "Extra Schengen – Intra Schengen"
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