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Fastest Journey
3 h 35 m
Average
16 h 49 m
Flights per day
31
Distance
2391 km
Of the 31 flights that leave London for Athens every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 1482 miles (2391 km) | |
Average flight duration | 3 h 45 min | |
Average plane ticket price | £237 (€263) | |
Direct flight | Yes | |
Airlines | Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Air Baltic, Norwegian Air International, tab, Middle East Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, Turkish Airlines, avion express, Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, Sas Airways, Germanwings, csa, British Airways, easyJet, Air France, Swiss, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, openskies, Ukraine Intl. Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa or pegasus |
Flights from London to Athens cover the 1482 miles (2391 km) long route taking on average 3 h 45 min with our travel partners like Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Air Baltic, Norwegian Air International, tab, Middle East Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, Turkish Airlines, avion express, Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, Sas Airways, Germanwings, csa, British Airways, easyJet, Air France, Swiss, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, openskies, Ukraine Intl. Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa or pegasus. There are direct flight services available. You can get the cheapest plane tickets for this route for as low as £171, but the average price of plane tickets is £237. Travellers depart most frequently from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
You can travel by flight from London to Athens with Eurowings, Ryanair and Germanwings for as low as £171. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next flight to Athens from London.
Looking to travel by plane to Athens from London? Omio can help you find that perfect journey with Eurowings. Check Omio to see current Eurowings flight timetables, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the London to Athens flight and book Eurowings tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a flight to Athens from London, you can expect to travel 1482 miles (2391 km) one-way with Eurowings. If you search for flights to Athens from London in the Omio app, you can check if the Eurowings ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the airport. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest flight with Eurowings, we do the work for you to get you safely to Athens from London. Book that perfect London to Athens flight now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with Eurowings!
Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a plane and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct flights to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair plane ticket between London and Athens includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.
Are you making plans to travel from London to Athens? Why not take a flight with Germanwings? Omio can show you current Germanwings flight times, tickets, travel information (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard) and prices so you can find the best deals on London to Athens flights all in one place. On the Germanwings flight, you can expect to travel 1482 miles (2391 km) from London to Athens. If you use the Omio app to search for flights between London and Athens, you can quickly see if the Germanwings ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a flight. Once you have found your perfect one-way Germanwings flight to Athens from London, book your cheap plane tickets online on Omio or in the Omio app quickly and easily so you can spend the rest of your time enjoying your upcoming trip!
Direct flights from London to Athens depart every day of the week, between approximately 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. There are around 20 flights per day with many different airlines, including Aegean Airlines, Easyjet, British Airways and US Airways. This flight takes around 3.5 hours.
Flights depart from three London airports; Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick. From the city centre, Heathrow is 25 kilometres west, Gatwick is 43 kilometres south and Stansted is 62 kilometres north. All three airports have express train services from the centre of London, there are also many bus routes available which tend to take longer. Stansted Express trains leave from Tottenham Hale or London Liverpool Street Stations every 10-15 minutes. The journey takes around 40 minutes, they run until 11:25 p.m. and then there is an additional train at 3:40 a.m. The Gatwick Express takes 30 minutes from Victoria Station, trains leave every 15 minutes between 5:00 a.m. and midnight, plus additional trains leave at 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. The Heathrow Express departs from Paddington Station, takes 15-20 minutes and runs every 15-30 minutes until 11:25 p.m.
The ancient city of Athens dates back 4000 years and still features some fascinating architecture and ruins displaying this long history. The Acropolis Museum is in an ultra modern building which, in stark contrast, houses 4000 relics found in and around the Parthenon. Athens airport is 40 kilometres south east of the city. Metro and Suburban Trains link the airport and city in around 30 minutes, they run until between midnight and 1:00 a.m.
Travel by plane between London, United Kingdom and Athens, Greece is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Entry Requirements:
The government of Greece has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 25/06/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your flight from London to Athens closer to your date of departure here.
The restriction level for your return flight to London, United Kingdom from Athens is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Greece
Conditions of reentry:
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 29/06/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your flight to London from Athens closer to your date of departure here.
Omio travellers most frequently book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport for this route.
The most popular departure airport with passengers for this journey, called London Heathrow Airport, is located 17.1 miles (27.5 km) from the city centre of London.
The most popular arrival airport, Athens International Airport, is located 26 miles (41.9 km) away from the city centre of Athens. You can check what public transportation connections, taxi services or airport shuttle service options are available to take you from Athens International Airport to the city centre in Athens.
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