Find Cheap Flights from London to Athens (LON - ATH)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from London to Athens and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$42	Ryanair Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Dec 5 — Fri, Dec 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Athens is currently $42
Cheapest one-way flight	$21	Ryanair Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Oct 30	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Athens is currently $21
Last-minute weekend getaway	$291	Wizz Air Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Sun, Oct 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Athens is currently $291
Cheapest business class flights	$604	SWISS 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Nov 13 — Wed, Nov 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Athens is currently $604

Fastest flight	3 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from London to Athens takes 3 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Athens is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $45–145
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $205–335

Popular airlines from London to Athens

British Airways

Nonstop

from $171

Typical price: $220–630

35 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - ATH Every day
Aegean

Nonstop

from $143

Typical price: $225–640

27 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - ATH Every day
easyJet

Nonstop

from $77

Typical price: $140–405

23 weekly nonstop flights

LGW, LTN - ATH Every day
Wizz Air

Nonstop

from $66

Typical price: $95–375

12 weekly nonstop flights

LGW, LTN - ATH Every day
Ryanair

Nonstop

from $42

Typical price: $90–385

11 weekly nonstop flights

LTN, STN - ATH Every day
SKY express

Nonstop

from $113

Typical price: $195–580

7 weekly nonstop flights

LGW - ATH Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 27 min 25 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Athens

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)

Athens Greece 37 min 12 mi
Kalamata International Airport Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos (KLX)

Kalamata Greece 2 hr 31 min 112 mi
Araxos Airport (GPA)

Patras Greece 2 hr 59 min 126 mi
Αεροδρόμιο Θεσσαλονίκης «Μακεδονία» (Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia") (SKG)

Thessaloniki Greece 5 hr 30 min 180 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Athens

When are the cheapest days to fly from London to Athens?

The cheapest flights from London to Athens are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $45 to $145.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Athens?

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair from $42. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair from $21.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Athens is $171, flying from Nov 27 to Dec 3.
The cheapest Aegean flight from London to Athens is $143, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
The cheapest easyJet flight from London to Athens is $77, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 15.
The cheapest Wizz Air flight from London to Athens is $66, flying from Jan 9 to Jan 16.
The cheapest Ryanair flight from London to Athens is $42, flying from Dec 5 to Dec 12.
The cheapest SKY express flight from London to Athens is $113, flying from Jan 12 to Jan 18.

What are the cheapest flights from London to Athens?

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Athens starts at $42 from Fri, Dec 5 to Fri, Dec 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $21 and departs on Thu, Oct 30.

How long does it take to fly from London to Athens?

3 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from London to Athens.

When should you fly to Athens, Greece?

Athens has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry weather May–Sep, the peak travel period. Holy Week and Easter (Mar/Apr, dates vary) is a key religious event, with church services, candlelit processions and fireworks. The Athens and Epidaurus Festival (summer months, dates vary) features Ancient Greek drama, classical music and dance shows in ancient open-air locations. The Athens Marathon (Nov) follows the route of the iconic 490 BC run.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from London to Athens?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Athens.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from London to Athens?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Athens really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Athens.

In terms of nonstop flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 35 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Athens are:

Aegean offers 27 nonstop flights per week. Aegean flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
easyJet offers 23 nonstop flights per week. easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , London Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Wizz Air offers 12 nonstop flights per week. Wizz Air flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , London Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Ryanair offers 11 nonstop flights per week. Ryanair flies from London Luton Airport (LTN) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
SKY express offers 7 nonstop flights per week. SKY express flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Athens.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Athens?

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Ryanair from $42. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ryanair from $21.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Athens is $171, flying from Nov 27 to Dec 3.
The cheapest Aegean flight from London to Athens is $143, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
The cheapest easyJet flight from London to Athens is $77, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 15.
The cheapest Wizz Air flight from London to Athens is $66, flying from Jan 9 to Jan 16.
The cheapest Ryanair flight from London to Athens is $42, flying from Dec 5 to Dec 12.
The cheapest SKY express flight from London to Athens is $113, flying from Jan 12 to Jan 18.

Which airlines have direct flights from London to Athens?

easyJet, Wizz Air, SKY express, British Airways, Aegean, Ryanair and Jet2 fly direct from London to Athens.

There are 35 British Airways direct flights from London to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Aegean direct flights from London to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 easyJet direct flights from London to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Wizz Air direct flights from London to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Ryanair direct flights from London to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SKY express direct flights from London to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from London to Athens?

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Athens at price $291 is offered by Wizz Air from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19.

Which airlines have direct flights from London to Athens?

easyJet, Wizz Air, SKY express, British Airways, Aegean, Ryanair and Jet2 fly direct from London to Athens.

There are 35 British Airways direct flights from London to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Aegean direct flights from London to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 easyJet direct flights from London to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Wizz Air direct flights from London to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Ryanair direct flights from London to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SKY express direct flights from London to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from London to Athens available?

There are direct flights from London to Athens on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from London to Athens?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Athens start at $42 from Fri, Dec 5 to Fri, Dec 12 with Ryanair.

How can I find nonstop flights from London to Athens?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Athens, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from London to Athens?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Athens start at $604 from Thu, Nov 13 to Wed, Nov 19 with SWISS.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from London to Athens?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Athens start at $42 from Fri, Dec 5 to Fri, Dec 12.

How can I book business class trips from London to Athens?

To book business class trips from London to Athens, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from London to Athens next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Athens starts at $291 from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19 with Wizz Air.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from London to Athens?

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Athens at price $291 is offered by Wizz Air from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from London to Athens?

To find last-minute flight deals from London to Athens, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.