Cheap flights from London to Athens from £25

Q: The airlines that fly indirectly from London to Athens are:

The airlines that fly indirectly from London to Athens are:Lufthansa, stopping in Munich for 65 minutes at least.Eurowings, with 330 minutes stop in Stuttgart.Aegean Airlines, with 60 minutes scale in Munich.

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London Athens

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Mon, 13 May LGW - ATH

Thu, 16 May ATH - LGW

£109 £103

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Sun, 28 Apr STN - ATH

£27 £25

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Sun, 05 May LTN - ATH

Sun, 05 May ATH - LTN

£91 £86

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London Athens

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Wed, 01 May LGW - ATH

Wed, 01 May ATH - LGW

£173 £169

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Fri, 10 May LGW - ATH

Sat, 11 May ATH - LGW

£200 £196

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Sun, 19 May LTN - ATH

Mon, 20 May ATH - LTN

£129 £126

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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket

64% Trains in Athens are 64% cheaper than in London.

London £2.85

Athens £1.03

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

32% A meal in Athens is 32% cheaper than a meal in London.

London £19

Athens £12.84

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

14% A taxi fare in Athens is 14% cheaper than in London.

London £4

Athens £3.42

Coffee Regular cappuccino

19% Coffee in Athens is 19% cheaper than in London.

London £3.6

Athens £2.91

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.16 EUR

1 EUR = 0.87 GBP

Last checked on 03 May 2024

Distance: 1486 miles

London airports

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Athens airports

E. Venizelos (ATH) How far from city centre: 12 miles

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Useful information for the flight from London to Athens

How long is the London to Athens flight?

Average flight duration is 3 hours and 40 minutes, and this route is covered by direct flights. The distance covered is just shy of 1,500 miles.

Is there a time change from London to Athens?

Athens is two hours ahead of London.

How early should I arrive at the airport?

Arrive two hours before departure. Allow extra time during holidays and the peak season.

Most important things to pack in my suitcase to travel to Athens?

In the summer, pack a wide brim hat. In the winter and spring, a light rain jacket or umbrella are must-haves.

Which airlines fly from London to Athens?

The route follows a flight path through northern France, the Alps, and then parallel to the Adriatic Sea. Airline names include:

British Airways
Lufthansa
Swiss
Ryanair
Wizzair
EasyJet
Aegean
Cobalt

How to find cheap flights from London to Athens

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When is the best time to fly from London-Athens?

April/May: this is the best time to go weatherwise, as daytime temperatures stay at a pleasant 20-25° C.
October/November: daytime temperatures can drop below 20° C, but there's still plenty of sunshine to enjoy. November is also the cheapest time to go.
July/August: the hottest time of the year, but perfect if you're interested in world-class events like the Epidaurus Festival.

Airports in London

Useful information about London Heathrow

How to get to the airport:

Underground: Piccadilly Line / Average price: £;6 / Average journey time: 50 minutes.
Train: Heathrow Express. Average price: £;27 / Average journey time: 15 minutes.
Bus: London Bus numbers 105, 111, 140, 285, A10, U3, X26, N9, and coaches to Victoria station / Average price: £;1.50 to £;8 / Average journey time: 1h 30m.
Taxi: Average price: £;40 / Average journey time: 40 minutes.

Free WiFi offered through the Heathrow Wi-Fi network. Most bars and restaurants are open 24/7, while other shops usually open from 6am to 10pm. Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the terminal building.

Useful information about London Gatwick

How to get to the airport:

Train: Gatwick Express. Average price: £;27 / Average journey time: 30 minutes.
Bus: EasyBus, Megabus, and National Express coaches to Victoria station / Average price: £;2 to £;8 / Average journey time: 1h 30m.
Taxi: Average price: £;60 /Average journey time: 1h 15m.

Free WiFi offered for 90 minutes through Gatwick Free Wi-Fi. Most bars and restaurants are open 24/7, while other shops usually open from 4am to 9pm. Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the terminal building.

Useful information about London Luton

How to get to the airport:

Train: Thameslink trains. Average price: £;15 / Average journey time: 40 minutes, plus 10 minutes for shuttle transfer from the airport to Luton railway station.
Bus: National Express to Victoria and Paddington / Greenline (line 757) and Megabus to Victoria station / Average price: £;10 / Average journey time: 1h 30m.
Taxi: Average price: £;50/ Average journey time: 1h 20m.

Free WiFi offered for 4 hours through Luton Airport Wi-Fi. Several restaurants open 24/7, while other shops usually open from 5am to 9pm. Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the terminal building.

Useful information about London Stansted

How to get to the airport:

Train: Stansted Express. Average price: £;17 / Average journey time: 50 minutes.
Bus: National Express to Victoria / Average price: £;8 / Average journey time: 1h 45m.
Taxi: Average price: £;60/ Average journey time: 1h 30m.

Free WiFi offered for 4 hours through the stanstedairport platform. At least four eateries open 24/7, while other shops usually open from 4am to 10pm. Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the terminal building.

Airports in Athens

Useful information about Athens airport

Getting to the city centre from Athens airport:

Underground: Line 3 / Average ticket price: €10 / Average journey time: 50 minutes.
Bus: Athens Airport bus X95 / Average price: €6 / Average journey time: 1h 15m.
Taxi: Average price: €40 / Average journey time: 30 minutes.

The airport serves international and domestic flights, so most restaurants are open 24/7. Banking, post office, and pharmacy services available between 8am and 6pm. There are two smoking rooms in the departures area. Free WiFi is available through ATH Free Wi-Fi.

What to do and visit in Athens

Visit the Acropolis and Plaka.
Enjoy the panoramic views from Likavitos Hill.
Bargain hunt at Monastiraki Flea Market.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Athens

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Greece. At eDreams have you covered!

If I want to book flights from London to Athens at eDreams, how can I find them?

Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £25 for the route London - Athens. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.

Is Athens more expensive than London to visit?

Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Athens costs an average of 3.42 GBP pounds, 14% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.00 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 64% less in Athens: 1.03 GBP pounds against 2.85 GBP pounds in London. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 12.84 GBP euros in Athens, 32% less than the 19.00 GBP euros in London. The price of a coffee is approximately 19% cheaper in Athens, with an average of 2.91 GBP euros, while in London the coffee costs 3.60 GBP.

What would be the best time to book a flight from London to Athens?

The most popular months to book from London to Athens are June, May and April.

When would be the best time to travel from London to Athens?

The best time of the year to visit Athens from London really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, July is the best month to fly to Athens from London in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and April. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds November, January and October are the months with fewer searches for London - Athens.

What is the duration of a flight from London to Athens?

Flight duration from London to Athens is around 03:44 hours on average, at an average distance of 2,437 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

What is the weather like in Athens compared to London?

The average temperature in London is 29.01 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 9.0 mm ,Athens's temperatures reach 35.31 during the hot season, with 5.3 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.15 degrees in Athens, compared to the -3.09 average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Athens have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.

From which airports is it possible to fly from London to Athens?

The main route from London to Athens is: Gatwick (LGW) to E. Venizelos (ATH). The following airlines fly this route:

Easyjet.
Aegean Airlines.
You can also find London - Athens flights between Heathrow (LHR) to E. Venizelos (ATH) which are flown by the following airline(s): Aegean Airlines.
British Airways.
Air Canada.

The airlines that fly indirectly from London to Athens are: