Athens to London flights

How long is the flight from Athens to London?

The flight duration of direct flights from Athens to London is between 3 hours 40 minutes and 4 hours, depending on the flight path.

Is there a time change from Athens to London?

Yes. London (GMT) is two hours behind Athens (GMT+2).

What documentation do I need to fly to London from Athens?

Since the UK is outside the Schengen Zone, you will need a valid passport to travel from Greece to the UK.

A number of different airlines offer cheap flights from Athens to London, such as:

• Ryanair, the busiest Irish airline and biggest European low-cost carrier.
• Aegean Airlines, the flag carrier national airline of Greece.
• Wizz Air UK, British branch of Hungary's biggest low-cost passenger airline.

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• December is a special time for trips to London, when the city gets into the holiday spirit with the courtyard of majestic Somerset House transforming into an ice-skating rink, European-style Christmas markets popping up everywhere, and a huge range of New Year's Eve concerts taking place.
• June is the time to see Hyde Park, London Fields, or Richmond Park at their best, as the long days and nights bring people to London's blossoming parks and green spaces for picnics and barbecues while the terraces of pubs and restaurants overflow.

Athens is home to one of the most important air transport passenger hubs in the eastern Mediterranean: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

Useful information about Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Athens International Airport is located near Spata, 17 miles from the city centre of Athens.

How to get to the airport:

• By metro – blue line (line 3) to Monastiraki and Syntagma stations, 40-45 minutes.
• By train – by suburban railway through Larissis Railway Station and Ano Liossia Station, total journey time roughly 1 hour from central Athens.
• By bus – express coaches from Kifissos Coach Station run 24/7, taking roughly 1 hour to airport departures.
• By car or taxi – 40-45 minutes from the city centre.

Services: business lounges, ATMs, post office, chemist, baby-change facilities, children's play area, food court, and lots of shops.

3 of London's 6 international airports receive direct flights from Athens: London Stansted, London Heathrow, and London Luton.

Useful information about London Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is in Essex, about 42 miles to the north-east of central London.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By taxi or car – approximately 60 minutes to central London.
• By bus – express coach to Liverpool Street in 70-80 minutes, leaving every 30 minutes.
• By train – to Liverpool Street in 47 minutes on the Stansted Express, departing every 15 minutes.

Services: free WiFi, religious spaces, accessible toilets, free WiFi, designated smoking areas, and a wide array of shops and eateries.

Useful information about London Heathrow Airport

The UK's busiest airport, London Heathrow (LHR) is located 17 miles south-west of central London.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By taxi or car – 45 minutes.
• By train – the Heathrow Express goes to Paddington every 15 minutes, taking 15 minutes.
• By underground – Piccadilly Line tube.
• By bus – 45 minutes to Victoria, frequent departures.

Services: 24/7, prayer room, marked smoking areas, ATMs, passenger assistance, free Wi-Fi and dozens of shops and food outlets.

Useful information about London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport is located roughly 35 miles north-west of central London.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By taxi or car – 60-80 minutes to the city.
• By train – 5-minute shuttle bus to Luton Airport Parkway, from where direct trains go to St Pancras, 40-55 minutes total travel time.
• By bus – 90 minutes to Victoria Coach Station, departing frequently.

Services: free WiFi, currency exchange, ATMs, smoking areas, accessible toilets, and a wide range of shops and eateries.

• Head out to south-west London for a day exploring the gorgeous grounds of Richmond Park, the unique 60s rock music history of Eel Pie Island, or to visit the home of tennis at Wimbledon.
• Go up the London Eye, the Monument, or the Shard for incredible views over London from above.
• While away, visit the phenomenal National Gallery, British Museum, and Tate Modern for a world-class museum trio.
• Snap a photo at St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, or one of the countless other famous monuments around the historic city of London.