Vueling: Athens to Lisbon

The carrier: Vueling

About

Vueling is a Spanish budget airline with several hubs and destinations throughout western Europe. 

While there are many complaints about the airline's planes and customer service, it remains a favorite for its easy pricing system and its brand aesthetics, which are bright, appealing and fun.

Upside

Nice destination tally in an appealing brand. Friendly and energetic cabin crew and staff.

Downside

Recently found itself in financial trouble.  Cramped planes and very little legroom. 

Baggage

* Carry-on: One piece of carry-on luggage, not to exceed 10 kg.
* Checked: Up to 23 kg of luggage at the rate of €10 per bag. Over this, you will be charged €10 per kg. Note that you must pre-register your checked luggage in advance of your flight. Otherwise, a penalty fee (€20) applies for each unregistered bag.

* Please visit Vueling’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Seating

You can quickly and easily choose a seat once you've booked your flight on-line. "XL" seats with more legroom are available from €10 to €13, depending on the duration of the flight.

Check-in and Ticketing

Passengers can check-in online from 7 days to 3 hours hours before departure.  It is available for passengers with or without checked baggage.  Those with special needs are encouraged to check-in at the airport. 

Fun Fact

Vueling was the first Spanish airline to allow customers to choose where they wish to sit at the time of booking.

Departure: Athens, Greece - Athinai (ATH)

In Brief: Athens International Airport sits 20 km (about 12 miles) to the east of central Athens. Landing fees at Athens International are high, and consequently few of the airlines serving the airport are low-cost carriers. Some of the low-cost airlines bucking the trend include Air Berlin, easyJet, Vueling, and WizzAir Transportation: The Athens Airport is well-served by a Metro line as well as a suburban train line. The Metro costs €6 for a 30 minute journey; the suburban train takes about 30 minutes as well, and costs €8.

Arrival: Lisbon, Portugal - Lisboa (LIS)

As the most important airport in Portugal, Lisbon Airport is served by almost 70 commercial and charter airlines. Among low-cost carriers, easyJet flies the most routes in and out of Lisbon. It is currently undergoing a major renovation. Transportation: The AeroBus, which costs €3.10 per journey, takes 20 minutes to travel between the airport and central Lisbon. Public buses, which cost just €1.30 for the journey into central Lisbon, take 15-20 minutes.