Question 1

How long is the flight from London Heathrow to Athens?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London Heathrow to Athens typically takes around 3 hours 45 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 11 hours 50 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London Heathrow to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London Heathrow to Athens, with an average of around 5 to 6 flights per day, operated by, among others, British Airways and Aegean Airlines. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London Heathrow to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Athens are operated by, among others, British Airways and Aegean Airlines. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with SAS (via Copenhagen, Oslo), Air Serbia (via Belgrade) and Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London Heathrow to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Athens operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London Heathrow to Athens?

Accepted Answer

From London Heathrow to Athens there are on average around 5 to 6 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London Heathrow to Athens?

Accepted Answer

From London Heathrow to Athens there are around 39 to 40 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London Heathrow to Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London Heathrow to Athens usually departs at 06:05. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Athens.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London Heathrow to Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London Heathrow to Athens usually departs at 20:45. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 20/09/26 direct A30603 03h 40min	Return 25/09/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0535, JU0214 23h 45min	Aegean Airlines		£172
Best option London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 20/09/26 direct A30603 03h 40min	Return 25/09/26 direct A30608 03h 50min	Aegean Airlines		£245
London Heathrow Athens Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 22/06/26 direct A30609 03h 35min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (MLA) FR6028, KM0100 12h 15min	Aegean Airlines		£217
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 20/09/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0203, AZ0720 22h 50min	Return 25/09/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0715, AZ0202 22h 20min	Italia Trasporto Aereo		£221
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1781, AF1032 05h 40min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (CDG) AF1533, AF1180 05h 55min	Air France		£289
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 23/09/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0325, LX1842 05h 40min	Return 24/09/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX1831, LX0326 05h 45min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	£294
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 21/06/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH2485, LH5916 05h 20min	Return 23/06/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX1831, LX0326 05h 45min	Lufthansa	?	£300
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 23/06/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0923, LH5921 05h 25min	Return 23/06/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX1839, LX0340 07h 10min	Lufthansa	?	£301
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 20/09/26 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1006, KL1957 11h 30min	Return 25/09/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0537, JU0210 10h 00min	KLM	?	£310
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0207, AZ0722 06h 15min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (BRU) SN3246, SN2103 08h 05min	Italia Trasporto Aereo	?	£327

Outbound and return from	£171.50
Flight duration	min. 03:35 / max. 03:45
Return flight duration	min. 03:50/ max. 04:05
Distance	2430 km
Flights per week	44
Departure airport	Airport London Heathrow (LHR)
Arrival airport	Airport Athens (ATH)
Destination country	Flights to Greece
City-Code - Arrival airport	London - Athens
Departure airport - Destination country	London Heathrow - Greece

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