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132 € Cheap Flights from London Heathrow to Athens International

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Flight deals from London Heathrow to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow to Athens International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.132 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 132 €, select.
Athens.132 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Jan, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 132 €, select.
Athens.133 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 133 €, select.
Athens.137 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 137 €, select.
Athens.142 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan, returning Sun, 25 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Athens International on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 142 €, select.
Athens.142 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Athens International on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 142 €, select.
Athens.142 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Athens International on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 142 €, select.
Athens.143 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 21 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in January.
Aug
from 242 €
Sep
from 176 €
Oct
from 143 €
Nov
from 146 €
Dec
from 147 €
Jan
from 142 €
Feb
from 142 €
Mar
from 147 €
Apr
from 170 €
May
from 150 €
Jun
from 177 €
Jul
from 207 €

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Athens International

London Heathrow to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

London to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found132 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time3 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week93

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Athens International is 132 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Athens International.
British Airways, American Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly direct from London Heathrow to Athens International.
As of August 2025, there are 93 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Athens International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport on Tuesday, 19 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aegean Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.

  • Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens two hours ahead of London.

  • Every week, there are 64 London Heathrow Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, select the 06:10 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:15 with Aegean Airlines.

  • To ensure you get on your LHR to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Flying into Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a breeze with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

  • Aegean Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates LHR to ATH flights. An impressive 81.1% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LHR and ATH:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Brussels Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is 61 €. A return fare is currently 132 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Get cheap tickets from LHR to ATH by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to ATH.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.

  • To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.

  • Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Travel at your own pace with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.

  • The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from LHR to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.

Explore more of Greece

  • You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.

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