Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Athens takes around 3.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between London and Athens?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between London and Athens is 2410 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between London and Athens. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include easyJet, SKY express, Ryanair, Aegean, Wizz Air, Jet2.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir, Düsseldorf.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and Edinburgh, Larnaca, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Tirana, Bristol, Bucharest, Glasgow, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Newcastle upon Tyne, Barcelona, Heraklion, Crete, Santorini, Paris, Warsaw, Budapest, Prague.

Question 6

Which airports are there in London?

Accepted Answer

London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.

Question 7

What airports are near London?

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The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Norwich, Exeter, Humberside.

Question 8

What airports are near Athens?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between London and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between London and Athens with Ryanair, easyJet, Aegean, SKY express, Wizz Air Malta.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between London and Athens?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Athens, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between London and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between London and Athens, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near London?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Norwich, Exeter, Humberside

Question 13

How many airports are there near Athens?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Athens arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between London and Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between London and Athens arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£26
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£103
Cheapest round-trip	£63
Average round-trip	£151
Nonstop flights in September	£30 – £346

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro Line 3 to Syntagma	40-45 min	€9; single ticket; reduced fares available	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to city center
Express Bus X95 to Syntagma	50-70 min	€5.50; single ticket	every 15–30 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget travelers, night arrivals
Express Bus X96 to Piraeus Port	60-90 min	€5.50; single ticket	every 20–40 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)	ferry connections
Suburban Rail (Proastiakos)	40-50 min	€9; single ticket to central stations	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	connections to northern suburbs
Taxi	35-60 min	€40 – €55; flat rate to city center; night surcharge applies	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Private Transfer	35-60 min	€50 – €80; pre-booked; varies by provider	on-demand (traffic dependent)	groups, comfort seekers

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
Aegean	---	3	---	---	---	1	1
easyJet	---	2	1	1	1	1	3
Ryanair	---	---	1	1	---	---	2
SKY express	---	1	1	---	---	1	1
Wizz Air	---	1	---	1	---	1	1
Jet2	---	---	---	1	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 14.09	Tue 15.09	Wed 16.09	Thu 17.09	Fri 18.09	Sat 19.09	Sun 20.09
Aegean	3	3	2	2	2	2	3
easyJet	3	2	1	1	2	1	2
Ryanair	1	2	1	2	2	2	2
SKY express	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Wizz Air	---	1	---	---	---	1	1
Jet2	---	---	---	1	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 53 total	Daily flights: 7.57 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Aegean	3	3	3	---	1	3	4
easyJet	2	1	3	2	3	1	3
Ryanair	1	2	1	1	1	2	2
SKY express	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Wizz Air	---	1	---	1	---	1	1
Jet2	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 54 total	Daily flights: 7.71 average	Most flights: Sunday 4 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	12°C	7°C
February	13°C	7°C
March	16°C	9°C
April	19°C	11°C
May	24°C	16°C
June	29°C	21°C
July	32°C	23°C
August	32°C	23°C
September	28°C	20°C
October	22°C	16°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	14°C	9°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes
Aegean	AEE	A3	No
SKY express	SEH	GQ	No
Wizz Air Malta	WMT	W4	No

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