Flying from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
You can select from a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Approximately 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the most popular route. There are 229 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Aegean Airlines at 22:15. Go for the first LHR to ATH departure with easyJet at 05:15 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from London to ATH.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with Aegean Airlines.
We make it simple to find a flight from London to ATH with a stopover. To see all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and ATH include:
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The distance from central London to LHR is roughly 31 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can reserve a direct flight from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) out of this busy hub.
When leaving from LGW, you can choose from multiple airlines that fly nonstop to your destination. Take to the skies on a direct flight from London to ATH with any of these:
Split up your flight from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and ATH are:
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to ATH, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is ج.م. 1,454. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 2,908. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from London to ATH by booking 5 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
February is the cheapest month for tickets from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices drop. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from London to ATH.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Athens in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from London to ATH in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Athens
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Athens right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
One of the best ways to get to know Athens is to explore its top attractions. Essential stops include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
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