Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Samos Airport (SMI): what you need to know
Samos's timezone is UTC+2, making Samos two hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your LHR to SMI flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Samos Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and SMI:
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Samos Airport (SMI)
105 € is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Samos Airport flight. Return flights start at 182 €. These fares can change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to SMI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Samos Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LHR to SMI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Samos Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Samos Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Samos Airport (SMI)
Book a hotel close to SMI if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Samos Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Samos Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Exer Rent A Car, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Samos and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Samos Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Samos Airport (SMI) to central Samos
Samos Airport to the centre of Samos has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Samos Airport (SMI)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Samos Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Samos in January.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Samos Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Samos, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to SMI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Samos has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres west of Samos, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Greece, consider Thessaloniki, roughly 467 kilometres north-west of Samos. Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are among its highlights.