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Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $205 or less round-trip.
The cheapest flight from London to Athens was found, on average, 86 days before departure.
Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
High season is considered to be July, August and September. The cheapest month to fly is January.
When planning a flight from London to Athens, consider flying with Aegan Airlines which have a base at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. You can find an affordable flight with Aegan Airlines with departures from London Heathrow Airport. If you wish to select your own seat, be allowed to take more baggage and enjoy other perks, like access to Business lounges, then purchase a Business Class ticket.
Those who booked their flights from London to Athens with Wizz Air and are flying from London Luton Airport, consider purchasing a pass to access the Aspire Lounge. At the lounge you will get free Wi-Fi, drinks and some snacks, comfortable seating places and SnoozePods.
Want to relax and wait in pleasant atmosphere at the Stansted Airport before your flight from London to Athens? Grab a seat at the Illustrious Bar and Café and enjoy a drink, the music and décor at this rock and roll-themed spot.
For families travelling with small kids there are some family-friendly facilities at the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport that they can use before their flight. Kids under 8 are welcome to have fun at a play area located in the Main Terminal Building. Apart from that, parents with infants will find baby care rooms around the airport where they can comfortably feed and change their baby.
While at the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, make sure to visit the exhibitions set up in the Main Terminal Building to experience the rich culture of Greece, for example the display of aviation history or exposition of archaeological heritage of the country.
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To transfer into the city from the Athens Airport you can take Metro Line 3 which departs from the airport every half an hour, the journey will take about 40 minutes. If you are looking for the cheapest option, take a train from the Airport station to Athens Central Railway Station. There are of course taxis available outside of the airport for those who wish to avoid public transport.
Yes, you can access free Wi-Fi at the Athens International Airport but in 45-minute blocks, after reaching the limit of 45 minutes it is necessary to log in again. Those who are bothered by the interruptions in the internet connections have the option of purchasing Premium Wi-Fi.
There is a 5-star hotel located a few steps from the Main Terminal building called Sofitel Airport Hotel. You will also find some other accommodation options near the airport, such as Peri’s Hotel or Holiday Inn Athens Airport with free shuttle service.
When having the option of choosing the origin airport take into consideration your location. Heathrow Airport is much closer to central London so getting there will be quicker and less expensive than getting to Stansted Airport. On the other hand, Stansted Airport is mostly served by low-cost airlines so you are able to save more on the flight from London to Athens and if you are transferring from the eastern side of London then picking Stansted Airport might be more beneficial.
In normal times, a total of 252 direct flights connect London to Athens weekly. On average, there are 36 departures per day.
London and Athens are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are British Airways (7 flights per day, American Airlines (5 flights per day), and Japan Airlines (3 flights per day).
The earliest flight leaves London at 05:35 and lands in Athens at 11:10.
The last flight leaves London at 22:15 and lands in Athens at 03:50.
All the following airlines operate direct flights between London and Athens: Aegean Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Sky Express, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, easyJet, Wizz Air UK, Ryanair, and Jet2.
The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Athens flight route.
Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Athens, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.
There are direct flights from London to Athens on a daily basis.
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