Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Stansted Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London two hours behind Athens.
Each week, there are 13 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Stansted Airport flights. To take off early, pick the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:45 with Ryanair.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ATH to STN flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to London (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Stansted Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to STN flights, with 73.96% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Stansted Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and STN:
Franjo Tudman Airport
Kefallinia Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Stansted Airport (STN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Stansted Airport flight is 22 €. A return fare is currently 44 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from ATH to STN by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Stansted Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.19% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Stansted Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Stansted Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and find adventure across London and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Stansted Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
From Stansted Airport, London is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Stansted Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Stansted Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to STN in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.