Cheap flights from Heathrow to Athens

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From Heathrow to Athens

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from London Heathrow?

If you book a flight to Athens from London Heathrow, you will be flying to Eleftherios V., which is the city’s only airport. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is located 12.3 mi from the center of Athens. There are 9 flights from London Heathrow to Eleftherios V. per day from 12 different airlines.

Which airlines flying from London Heathrow to Athens Eleftherios V. have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Sky Express, British Airways, and Aegean Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens for under £100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens for under £100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Sky Express for just £82, but on average you can expect to pay £97.

Are there nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens for under £100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens under £100. A good price for a nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens is less than £95.

Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Athens for under £200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens within the next 7 days for less than £200.

What days are nonstop flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Athens on average per day?

10 flight departures from London Heathrow Airport to Athens per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 20% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 50% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 20% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 10% of flight departures

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

There are many flights that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Athens in 3h 30m. Fly via Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, or Major Airline to get the fastest option. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Athens is about 1516 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Athens round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens round-trip from £82. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aegean Airlines, from £95, and Major Airline, from £104. Users have found that Sky Express is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens are Aegean Airlines (£39), Major Airline (£48), and British Airways (£50).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Aegean Airlines, Air France and British Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Athens.

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens? While on average our users pay £2,418, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £72. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Athens Eleftherios V.), is priced around £83.

What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens consider choosing British Airways (81%), American Airlines (79%) or Aegean Airlines (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What airports serve Athens from Heathrow?

This route departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the biggest airports in the UK in both size and passenger volume. Located 14 miles from London central, you can catch a tube train or bus directly to the airport from many of the stations across London. You can also find taxi services to assist, and Uber is very popular in London too. When you arrive in Athens, you will land at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), commonly referred to as either Athens Airport or AIA. It is based about 21 miles from central Athens, and you can reach the city with the metro train that departs every 30min until 23:30; take Line 3 to get a direct trip into the city. There are also 24h Express Buses that can take you to Athens central from the arrivals terminals. Buy a ticket inside the airport at Exit 4 and 5. Taxis and Uber are easily obtainable from the arrivals terminal.

Which airlines fly directly from Heathrow to Athens?

The primary Greek carrier Aegean Airlines offers a direct flight that averages 3h 35min in flying time. British Airways also does this flight directly in the same amount of time. There are several one-stop options from European flight carriers such as Lufthansa, which will take you to Athens via Munich or Frankfurt. The Frankfurt route is quicker with a total flying time averaging 5h 15min, or you can go via Paris with Air France for a similar travel duration. If you book with KLM, you will fly via Amsterdam for an average journey time of 6h, or Turkish Airlines will go via Istanbul with a total duration of roughly 7h. But there are plenty other airline carriers that service this route, including Alitalia and Swiss Air with additional one-stop options.

What are the layover options between Heathrow and Athens?

As this is such a common direct flight with not much difference in ticket price, you should only need to book a flight with a layover if your other options are limited. If you book a one-stop flight, you will have plenty of European layover options. The shortest waiting times are with Air France in Paris and Lufthansa in Frankfurt. Both these layovers are just short of an hour. If you fly with Lufthansa on the Munich route, you can have a layover that averages 6h 15min. KLM has a relatively short layover in Amsterdam of about 1h 20min, and Turkish Airlines offer an Istanbul layover of around 1h 50min. You can also get layovers in Rome with Alitalia, or Swiss Air can take you to Athens via Zurich. There are flights on Egyptair that go via Cairo with roughly 14h 10min layovers, which are always great if you would like to see some of that city for a few hours. However, take into consideration, the price will usually be doubled on a flight that has a longer journey to your destination.

When flying to Athens from Heathrow, will I need a visa?

Luckily a British passport holder does not need a visa when embarking on a trip to Athens or any part of Greece. You can enjoy up to 90 days of visa-free travel for tourism, business, studying or medical reasons.