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5 Oct — 12 Oct1
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Flights to Athens in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Athens

Wed 14/1015:35 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Sat 24/1022:50 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 3/9£131
Sun 4/1021:50 -
1 stop9h 05m
Tue 6/1019:15 -
2 stops11h 40m
Deal found 4/9£131
Sun 27/905:45 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Wed 30/910:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 3/9£131
Thu 22/1014:05 -
1 stop6h 25m
Mon 26/1009:40 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 2/9£132
Sun 20/906:20 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Fri 25/910:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 2/9£132
Sat 3/1019:55 -
1 stop11h 20m
Fri 9/1000:45 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 2/9£132
Sun 20/906:30 -
1 stop13h 25m
Fri 25/910:35 -
2 stops9h 35m
Deal found 2/9£132
Fri 16/1022:00 -
1 stop12h 10m
Mon 19/1016:00 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 4/9£132
Tue 22/906:35 -
1 stop16h 40m
Fri 25/910:35 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 4/9£133
Mon 28/919:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Wed 7/1015:55 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 31/8£133
Mon 21/920:50 -
1 stop17h 15m
Wed 30/915:35 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 2/9£133
Mon 28/915:50 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Thu 1/1011:45 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 2/9£133

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Return from

£131

One-way from

£58

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£211

Good round-trip deal

£120 or less

Good one-way deal

£51 or less
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  • 7h 25m total
  • London to Athens
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  • 3h 35m total
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LondonAthens

LTN London Luton - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

LTNATH

London Luton

Wed 14/10

09:40-23:05

2 stops11h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£59

LondonAthens

LGW London Gatwick - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

LGWATH

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

21:15-10:55

1 stop11h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£60

LondonAthens

LTN London Luton - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

LTNATH

London Luton

Thu 10/9

06:20-12:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£61

LondonAthens

SEN London Southend - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SENATH

London Southend

Fri 4/12

08:30-16:45

1 stop6h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£61

LondonAthens

SEN London Southend - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SENATH

London Southend

Sun 21/2

07:05-19:40

1 stop10h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£61

LondonAthens

SEN London Southend - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SENATH

London Southend

Mon 2/11

07:05-17:00

1 stop7h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£62

LondonAthens

SEN London Southend - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SENATH

London Southend

Sat 31/10

06:50-18:05

1 stop9h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£62

LondonAthens

LGW London Gatwick - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

LGWATH

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

17:30-23:05

Nonstop3h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£63

LondonAthens

LTN London Luton - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

LTNATH

London Luton

Sat 26/9

13:40-19:20

Nonstop3h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£65

LondonAthens

LGW London Gatwick - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

LGWATH

London Gatwick

Thu 8/10

05:15-10:55

Nonstop3h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£65

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Athens

How long is the flight to Athens?

On average, a flight from London to Athens takes 4 hours 14 minutes. Flights to Athens from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Athens

The most flights from London to Athens are scheduled on a Friday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Athens are British Airways, Aegean Airlines and easyJet.

easyJet
easyJet
From £18
British Airways
British Airways
From £125
Ryanair
Ryanair
From £17
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines
From £49

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Athens are Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air.

Rainfall in Athens by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in Athens by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Athens, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Athens should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines,Ryanair, andeasyJet to Greece to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
903 reviews
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Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
903 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
903 reviews
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Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,491 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
903 reviews
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Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,926 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
903 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,206 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
903 reviews
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Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
172 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
903 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.

FAQs about flying to Athens

Athens airport overview

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, otherwise known as Athens International, is a two-terminal airport, gateway to a country rich with history and tourism options. It is located to the east of Athens’ city centre, the perfect destination for travellers who want to discover popular ancient Greek sites such as the Acropolis and Plaka, or for those using the city as a stop-off point before exploring the islands of Greece.

There’s plenty to do at Athens Airport, which offers a range of world-class shopping opportunities as well as a host of local souvenirs and mementos. The airport has won two awards for best airport in Southern Europe and is an important link between Europe and Asia.

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is a major hub for Greece’s national carrier Olympic Air as well as Aegean Airlines. With austerity measures being the catchphrase across Greece and much of Europe it’s good to know that there are many low-cost carriers and budget airlines that offer cheap flights to Athens International Airport, including Blue1, easyJet, Fly Hellas, Aer Lingus and IZair.

Athens International Airport is well-connected to central Athens by rail and road networks and is the perfect start to a fun holiday in Greece. This Greek airport has also been awarded two Green Building Awards for energy efficiency and awareness, so travellers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint can sleep easy knowing Athens International Airport is doing its bit.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

    Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens. Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center. On average, Athens Eleftherios V. has 14 flights from London per day from 13 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Athens if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Athens on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ryanair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Athens.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?

    Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost £23, while return flights cost around £29.

  • How much is a return flight to Athens?

    A return flight to Athens will typically cost around £35, however they can be found for as little as £29.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, London offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 34 minutes).

  • Does Athens Eleftherios V. have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

    Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0.0 mi away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

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