Travelling from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Explore your options for taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Athens is two hours ahead of London. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
With 59 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 6:10am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from LHR to ATH is with Aegean Airlines at 10:15pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to ATH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can take a direct flight from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Book your direct flight from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with British Airways. This well-known airline operates services from LHR.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with British Airways from LHR to ATH.
Among carriers operating on this route, Aegean Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to ATH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). See if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
When jetting off from LGW, you can pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from London to ATH. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
EasyJet is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to ATH.
Aegean Airlines is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Break up your flight from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and ATH include:
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to ATH flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down right on cue.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Avoid the hassle of switching planes from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport can be booked from here.
Ryanair is one well-known airline that offers direct London to ATH plane tickets from STN.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between STN and ATH is Ryanair.
With an impressive 86.02% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
Book a plane ticket from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) departing from London Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and ATH are:
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a reliable starting point for any trip.
About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
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Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Athens. The time it takes to get there in a taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, 24 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 15 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from London to ATH, book your plane ticket nine months ahead of your departure date.
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The best time to fly from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Athens. July is when most people book flights from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a London to ATH plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Athens
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Athens right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
Your Athens trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions you can't miss include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
Athens will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres northwest of Athens, a visit to Larisa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, Kalamaria is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum.
