En-Route, Arriving in 00:41:44'
Departure: Thu, Jul 16, 2026
Scheduled:
16:40
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Actual:
16:56
Arrival: Fri, Jul 17, 2026
Scheduled:
09:10
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Estimated:
08:54
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BA 1617 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 16 16:56 08:54
En-Route
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Jul 15 17:07 09:10
Landed
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Jul 14 17:02 08:57
Landed
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Jul 13 16:52 08:49
Landed
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Jul 12 18:40 10:25
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British Airways BA 1617 Philadelphia to Athens Flight Information

British Airways Flight BA1617 connects Philadelphia, United States to Athens, Greece, taking off from Philadelphia International Airport PHL and landing at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos ATH.

How long is the BA1617 flight from Philadelphia to Athens?

The average flight time from Philadelphia to Athens is 8 hours and 55 minutes. The flight distance is 8083 km / 5022 miles and the average flight speed is 905 km/h / 562 mph.

How many BA1617 flights are operated per week?

6 flights per week. The flight BA1617 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA1617 Philadelphia to Athens?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA1617 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight BA1617 arriving at?

Flight BA1617 arrives at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Terminal M.

When was the latest BA1617 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, July 17th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 08:54.

How else can the flight BA1617 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW1617, BA 1617, BAW 1617.

How often is flight BA1617 delayed?

On average, 40% of all BA1617 flights are delayed. The average delay is 68 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA1617 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA1617 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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BA1617 and Philadelphia PHL to Athens ATH Flights

Other flights departing from Philadelphia PHL: AA6024, AA758, AA718, WN3221

Other flights arriving at Athens ATH: AA758, LY541, FR5825, A3911

All flights connecting Philadelphia PHL to Athens ATH.

BA1617 British Airways Flight: Philadelphia to Athens Route Map

BA1617 British Airways Flight Map: Philadelphia to Athens
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