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Find Cheap Flights from Athens to London from £19

Q: Airlines with indirect flights from Athens to London are:

Airlines with indirect flights from Athens to London are:Pegasus Airlines, stoping in Istanbul for 75 minutes minimun.Lufthansa, with 60 minutes scale in Zurich.Lufthansa, with 60 minutes scale in Zurich.

Last minute flights from Athens to London

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Fri, 31 May ATH - LGW

Tue, 04 Jun LGW - ATH

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£197 £167

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Thu, 16 May ATH - LGW

£20 £19

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Fri, 17 May ATH - LTN

Mon, 20 May LTN - ATH

£84 £82

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Sun, 12 May ATH - LTN

Mon, 13 May LTN - ATH

£183 £170

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Wed, 22 May ATH - LTN

Thu, 23 May LTN - ATH

£183 £171

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£157 £156

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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

170% Trains are 170% more expensive in London than in Athens.

Athens £1.03

London £2.8

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

60% The average meal is 60% more expensive in London than in Athens.

Athens £12.83

London £20

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

30% Taxis are 30% more expensive in London than in Athens.

Athens £3.42

London £4.5

Coffee Regular cappuccino

26% Coffee is 26% more expensive in London than in Athens.

Athens £2.86

London £3.59

Distance: 1486 miles

Athens airports

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

London airports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Useful information for the flight from Athens to London

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.

Which airlines fly from Athens to London?

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

How to find cheap flights from Athens to London

Here are our six tips to secure better prices for flights from Athens to London, hotels and car hire:

Opt for Off-Peak Days: Search for affordable flights from Athens to London on weekdays (Monday to Wednesday) to avoid weekend and peak season price spikes.
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When are the best times to fly from Athens to London?

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.

Airports in Athens

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.

Airports in London

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.

What to do and visit in London

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.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Athens to London

How long does the flight take to go from Athens to London?

The total flight time between Athens and London is of around 04:12 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,534 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Athens to London at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Athens to London is 19£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is London expensive to visit compared to Athens?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in London costs an average of 4.50 GBP, 32% more expensive than Athens, with a fare of 3.42 GBP, while train tickets costs 172% more in London: 2.80 GBP against 1.03 GBP in Athens. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 20.00 GBP in London, 56% more than the 12.83 GBP in Athens. The price of the coffee is around 26% more expensive in London, with an average of 3.59 GBP , while in Athens the coffee costs 2.86 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Athens to London?

The most popular months to book a trip from Athens to London are October, September and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Athens to London?

The best time of the year to go to London when flying from Athens depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to London from Athens in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, May and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Athens - London.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Athens to London?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Kingdom may apply when travelling from Athens. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in London compared to Athens?

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

Which airports have flights between Athens and London?

The main airport route flying between Athens and London is: E. Venizelos (ATH) to Gatwick (LGW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Easyjet.
Aegean Airlines.
Alternatively, you can find Athens - London flights between E. Venizelos (ATH) to Luton International (LTN) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Wizz Air UK.
Ryanair.
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Airlines with indirect flights from Athens to London are:

Pegasus Airlines, stoping in Istanbul for 75 minutes minimun.
Lufthansa, with 60 minutes scale in Zurich.
Lufthansa, with 60 minutes scale in Zurich.

Flight Duration 4 h and 12 m Flights between Athens and London take, on average, 4 h and 12 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight £19 Cheapest price for a flight between Athens and London found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing Airport E. Venizelos The airport E. Venizelos is the departure airport operating flights between Athens and London

Arriving Airport Luton International Flights departing Athens with London as destination arrive at Luton International