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Flight information for London to Athens
(LON to ATH)
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Best price found | £18 |
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Fastest flight time | 3h 45m |
Direct flights | Wed and Sun |
Airports in Athens | 1 airport |
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What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Athens?
January
The cheapest time of year to fly to Athens from London is January. The most expensive is July.
What is the cheapest day to depart London for Athens?
Tuesday
The cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday. The most expensive is usually Saturday.
When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Athens?
in the morning
London to Athens flights are approximately 29% more expensive in the evening than in the morning
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Athens from London?
Ryanair
Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, and Sky Express are the most popular carriers operating from London to Athens
What is the cheapest London to Athens flight route?
London Luton - Athens Eleftherios V.
Fly from London Luton to Athens Eleftherios V. for the best London - Athens flight prices
How far in advance should you book London to Athens flights?
49 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from London to Athens is approximately 49 days to departure
When travelling from London to Athens, the most popular airport to fly into is Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. The majority of travellers flying into Athens Eleftherios V. Airport from London are departing from London Heathrow Airport. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly out of when travelling to Athens, you can try flying out of London Gatwick Airport (in London), London Stansted Airport (in London), or London City Airport (in London). When travelling from London, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in Athens. Good options for arrival airports in Athens, you can try Mikonos Airport (in Mykonos), Skiathos Airport (in Skiathos), or Skiros Airport (in Skýros). The least expensive flight option from London to Athens will typically be LTN — ATH during the month of August with an average price of £43 RT.
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Aegean Airlines Flights From London to Athens
The lowest priced Aegean Airlines flight from London to Athens from the last 72 hours was £106. Generally, Aegean Airlines has 15 flights on this route every week with an average price of £269. Aegean Airlines is rated 8.4/10 by our users.
Ryanair Flights From London to Athens
Ryanair is also a popular choice for this route. Ryanair flight deals for London to Athens start from as low as £32 return, depending on your selected dates, with average Ryanair deals seen on momondo around £123. Ryanair operates 12 flights to Athens from London in an average week. Users have rated it 7.0/10 across 823 reviews.
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British Airways flights from London to Athens
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Are airlines flying from London to Athens Eleftherios V. offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?
Due to the global impact of COVID-19, some of our airline partners operating flights from London to Athens Eleftherios V., such as Sky Express, British Airways, and Ryanair may have flexible cancellation policies in place. Use our site to search for all of the airlines offering this flexibility to you.
How far is London to Athens Eleftherios V. by plane?
London and Athens Eleftherios V. are 1484.7 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 3h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
Heathrow and Gatwick are major international airports, and both offer a range of amenities for their passengers. These include on-site hotels, numerous luxury lounges, cafes, bars and restaurants, duty-free, shopping, private workstations, space for worship, currency exchange, ATMs and internet access. The more modest airports, Stansted, Luton and City, still offer a range of comfortable amenities such as bars and restaurants, duty-free shopping, assistance for disabled passengers, and a lounge. Athens International Airport offers over 50 shops and 14 dining facilities. They have free wifi, cash machines, currency exchange, a pharmacy and a children’s play area. For an additional fee, passengers can access some extra lounges. There’s a 5-star hotel just 50 yards from the airport, offering spa treatments and pool access to non-guests.
All of the airports in London are served by a National Express bus service which leaves from Victoria Station, or taxis are easily available to any location in the city. The fastest way to Heathrow is to jump on the Heathrow Express (15mins) or the TfL Rail Service (30mins), which leave from Paddington Station. Alternatively, you can take the Piccadilly Line on the London Underground or the Feltham rail link buses, travelling between several national rail stations and the airport. Gatwick station is serviced by Thameslink and the Southern Rail service. Stansted is reachable via the Stansted Express. London City is very central and so easily reachable via the London Underground and then the DLR service. When you land in Athens, the city is accessible via the airport subway, taking around 40mins, or you can catch the airport bus from the arrivals terminal, which is the cheaper, but slower option taking around an hour. A range of car hire companies are available at the airport, or plenty of taxis will take you to your destination in the city with a 35 to 40-minute drive.
Flights from London to Athens can offer much more than a city break. Passengers arriving in Athens also have the opportunity to access the beautiful and incredibly popular Grecian islands. The closest islands to the Greek capital are Aegina, Poros and Hydra, (40, 60, and 90 minutess by boat), located in the Saronic Gulf. Each offers interesting history, fresh seafood, calm turquoise waters and sheltered beaches. Mykonos, considered the party island, is only a short 45-minute flight. In the same flight time, you can also reach one of the most famous and idyllic islands, Santorini. The port city of Heraklion on Crete is also less than an hour away, 50 mins, and offers a means to explore this beautiful island or to enjoy the waterfront restaurants and historical sites of the city.
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