Athens to London flights

Flights from Athens to London (LON) include direct services linking the Greek capital with the UK. Ryanair (FR) is the most booked airline on our site for this route.

Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) serves as the departure point for this route. Airlines flying direct to London include Aegean Airlines, British Airways, easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair, Sky Express and Wizz Air.

Travellers can reach the airport from the city using several public transport options:

• Metro Line 3 (Blue Line): runs from Syntagma Square to the departure halls in about 40 minutes
• Proastiakos Suburban Railway: runs from Stathmòs Larissis to the airport
• Express coaches: lines X93, X95, X96 and X97 take roughly an hour to reach the terminal

Direct flights from Athens land at several major international airports, including London Heathrow (LHR), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), and London Gatwick (LGW).

At London Heathrow, the UK's busiest airport located about 16 miles south-west of central London, the Heathrow Express reaches Paddington in 15 minutes. The London Underground Piccadilly line takes about 50 minutes to central London. International flights and short-haul services include British Airways, with a free rail link connecting the terminals.

London Gatwick receives direct flights from Athens via airlines like easyJet and Sky Express. The Gatwick Express and Southern or Thameslink services provide straightforward rail connections to Victoria and London Bridge.

London Stansted is situated north-east of central London. The Stansted Express train departs for Liverpool Street Station, taking 47 minutes. Alternatively, express coaches reach Liverpool Street in 70 to 80 minutes.

London Luton Airport lies 35 miles north-west of the city. The Luton DART shuttle connects the terminal to Luton Airport Parkway in four minutes, where direct trains continue to St Pancras International with a total travel time of around 40 to 55 minutes.

After Athens, London's big green spaces stand out. Visitors can explore the royal grounds of Richmond Park, or join locals picnicking in Hyde Park and London Fields during the long summer evenings.

For a cultural connection, the British Museum houses an extensive Greek collection alongside its global exhibits. The city is also home to the National Gallery and Tate Modern. Take in the views from the London Eye or the Shard, and visit St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace.