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✈️ Cheap flights from London to Athens
Compare London – Athens fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 2,425 km and takes around 3 h 35 min nonstop.
📏 Distance2,425 km (1,507 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 3 h 35 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceAthens is 2 hours ahead of London
🛫 AirportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN → ATH
💸 Cheapest monthJan 2027 – from $126
📅 Cheapest months to fly London → Athens
- $135Oct 26
- $196Nov 26
- $126Jan 27
- $167Mar 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Greece
Best: May–June and September–early October: warm seas, sunshine and fewer crowds than midsummer.
Shoulder season: April and late October: mild weather for sightseeing and hiking, though some island services are reduced.
Weather by month in Athens
- 13°Jan🌧
- 14°Feb⛅
- 17°Mar⛅
- 20°Apr⛅
- 26°May☀️
- 31°Jun☀️
- 34°Jul☀️
- 34°Aug☀️
- 29°Sep☀️
- 24°Oct⛅
- 19°Nov🌧
- 15°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Climb the Acropolis – Walk up to the Parthenon early in the morning and look out over Athens to the sea.
- Watch a Santorini sunset – Join the crowds in Oia as the sun sinks behind the volcanic caldera.
- Island-hop by ferry – Sail between the Cyclades, discovering whitewashed villages, quiet coves and harbour tavernas.
- Visit the Meteora monasteries – Gaze at medieval monasteries perched on top of towering sandstone pillars.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights hackCheck nearby airports
Flying into a secondary airport an hour away can cut the fare by a third; add the bus or train cost before you book.
London to Athens flights: questions
How long is the flight from London to Athens?
A nonstop flight from London to Athens takes about 3 h 35 min for the 2,425 km (1,507 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Athens from London?
Athens is about 2,425 km (1,507 miles) from London as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between London and Athens?
Right now Athens is 2 hours ahead of London. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Athens?
Recently the lowest fares were in Jan 2027, from about $126. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve London and Athens?
From London: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), London Southend (SEN). In Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH).
Do I need a visa for Greece?
It depends on your passport – see our Greece visa & entry guide.
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