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 5 hours 30 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 ITA (via Rome Fiumicino), SAS (via Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo) and Swiss (via Zurich). 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 37 to 38 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.

Question 9

Which airports near London Heathrow are frequently used for flights to Athens?

Accepted Answer

As well as London Heathrow airport, users also frequently search for flights from London Gatwick, Bristol and London Luton to Athens. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Do also check how accessible each airport is for you.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 01/12/26 direct A30609 03h 35min	Return 08/12/26 direct A30608 04h 05min	Aegean Airlines		£119
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0327, LX1844 05h 35min	Return 15/08/26 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0806, OS0333 06h 55min	Swiss International Air Lines		£300
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 01/12/26 direct A30609 03h 35min	Return 08/12/26 direct A30608 04h 05min	Aegean Airlines		£124
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 01/12/26 direct A30609 03h 35min	Return 08/12/26 direct A30608 04h 05min	Aegean Airlines		£125
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
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0207, AZ0718 24h 05min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0719, AZ0202 23h 40min	Italia Trasporto Aereo		£207
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 02/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0325, LX1842 05h 30min	Return 11/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX1831, LX0326 06h 05min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	£222
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0203, AZ0718 06h 05min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0717, AZ0204 11h 40min	Italia Trasporto Aereo	?	£238
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 01/12/26 direct BA0630 03h 40min	Return 08/12/26 direct BA0631 04h 10min	British Airways	?	£240
London Heathrow Athens	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0211, JU0532 23h 45min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0533, JU0210 21h 50min	Air Serbia	?	£246

Outbound and return from	£ 118,99
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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