Best option London Gatwick Athens | 15/05/24 direct W95745 03h 50min | 04/06/24 direct U28186 04h 00min | Wizz Air UK | £110 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Gatwick Athens | 16/06/24 1 Stopover (IST) TK1982, TK1845 07h 35min | 21/06/24 1 Stopover (IST) TK1842, TK1981 07h 55min | Turkish Airlines | £285 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Gatwick Athens | 15/05/24 direct W95745 03h 50min | 04/06/24 direct U28186 04h 00min | Wizz Air UK | £122 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Gatwick Athens | 06/05/24 direct U28181 03h 45min | 11/05/24 direct U28184 04h 00min | easyJet | £132 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Gatwick Athens | 15/05/24 2 Stopovers (MXP, TIA) W46302, W45028, W45203 11h 15min | 04/06/24 direct U28186 04h 00min | Wizz Air Malta | £133 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Gatwick Athens | 15/05/24 direct W95745 03h 50min | 04/06/24 direct U28186 04h 00min | Wizz Air UK | £138 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Gatwick Athens | 26/04/24 direct W95745 03h 50min | 01/05/24 direct U28186 04h 00min | Wizz Air UK | £142 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Gatwick Athens | 06/05/24 direct U28181 03h 45min | 11/05/24 direct U28184 04h 00min | easyJet | ? | £143 Found several days ago | Check | |
London Gatwick Athens | 26/04/24 direct W95745 03h 50min | 01/05/24 direct U28186 04h 00min | Wizz Air UK | £151 Found several days ago | Check | ||
London Gatwick Athens | 26/04/24 direct W95745 03h 50min | 01/05/24 direct U28186 04h 00min | Wizz Air UK | £153 Found several days ago | Check |
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Athens - A classic destination for all ages
Iconic landmarks like the Parthenon and a modern lifestyle attract a variety visitors to Athens. An exciting nightlife, culture, shopping facilities and free WiFi in public places such as in public squares and metro stations ensure that visitors will have plenty to do and can easily find their way around.
Best time for Athens visit
Summers can be hot and dry, and there is rainfall and occasional snow in winter so it is best to visit in spring or autumn. The city has numerous annual events and these include the Feast of Saint Basil on 1st January and the Carnival from February to Easter. The Easter procession and Epitaph are popular with visitors; Easter in Greece is celebrated a week later than the UK and many archaeological sites and museums close for the weekend.
Useful tips for travellers
Travellers should be aware that like many popular destinations, Athens has pickpockets in crowded areas or the metro. Many smaller establishments don't accept credit cards. Visitors will find that it is easy to get by in English in Athens. Athens is cheaper than London; a basic meal might be about €10 while dining in a taverna may cost €18 to €25 per person. Souvlaki is cheap at about €3.
Local information for visitors to Athens
Getting from the airport to the city centre is easy. The metro station is close to Exit 3 in Arrivals and across the road and over the bridge. A single ticket is valid for 1.5 hours and costs about €8. Passengers must validate tickets before boarding. The suburban train costs around €5 and is a little slower. An express bus is available to several destinations - also for about €5. Taxis from outside Exit 3 might cost about €35 in the daytime and €50 at night.
Accommodation is readily available including in the form of shared rooms in cheap hostels for about €10 or double rooms in hotels for about €80. Look for cheap hostels in Plaka, pensions and mid-range accommodation in the Acropolis district, and upmarket luxury hotels around Syntagma. Book in advance for July or August.
A 5 km taxi trip costs about €14 with a possible extra fee for heavy luggage, and passengers should ensure that the driver has started the meter. A single ticket costing around €1.20 can be used on buses, trams, trains and the metro and is valid for 70 minutes after purchase. Day tickets are available for about €14 and valid for 5 days for about €10.
Flight information: London Gatwick - Athens
Outbound and return from | £109.59 |
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Flight duration | min. 03:35 / max. 03:40 |
Return flight duration | min. 03:50/ max. 03:55 |
Distance | 2396 km |
Flights per week | 11 |
Departure airport | London Gatwick (LGW) |
Arrival airport | Athens (ATH) |
Destination country | Greece |
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