Question 1

How long is the flight from London to Athens?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London to Athens typically takes around 3 hours 40 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 to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Athens, with an average of around 10 to 11 flights per day, operated by, among others, British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair. 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 to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Athens are operated by, among others, British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with SAS (via Copenhagen, Oslo), Air Serbia (via Belgrade) 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 to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London 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 to Athens?

Accepted Answer

From London to Athens there are on average around 10 to 11 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 to Athens?

Accepted Answer

From London to Athens there are around 72 to 73 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 to Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London to Athens usually departs at 05:20. 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 to Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London 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 airline is most commonly chosen for flights from London to Athens?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to Athens, offers from Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Wizz Air UK are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline suits you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.

Question 10

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from London to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London to Athens are most frequently searched for travel in May, June and January. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more choice or cheaper connections.

Question 11

Which departure days are most popular for flights from London to Athens?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to Athens, departures on Wednesday, Friday and Tuesday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or cheaper offers.

Question 12

How long is the typical stay on trips from London to Athens?

Accepted Answer

For trips from London to Athens, stays of 4, 16 and 3 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

Question 13

Which airports near Athens are frequently chosen as a destination?

Accepted Answer

If you want to travel to Athens, Santorini may also be worth considering as destination airports. These airports are frequently checked by users as an alternative. When comparing, consider whether a cheaper flight is really worth a longer onward journey.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Athens	Outbound 06/10/26 direct FR0015 03h 35min	Return 20/10/26 direct FR0014 03h 50min	Ryanair		£85
Best option London Athens	Outbound 06/10/26 direct FR0015 03h 35min	Return 20/10/26 direct FR0014 03h 50min	Ryanair	?	£89
London Athens Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 05/09/26 1 Stopover (TIA) W95703, W45213 14h 35min	Return 20/09/26 1 Stopover (IST) A30990, W95730 16h 10min	Wizz Air UK, Wizz Air Malta		£188
London Athens	Outbound 05/09/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0431, LX1842 13h 30min	Return 20/09/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX1843, LX0430 27h 30min	Swiss International Air Lines		£326
London Athens	Outbound 06/10/26 direct FR0015 03h 35min	Return 20/10/26 direct FR0014 03h 50min	Ryanair	?	£92
London Athens	Outbound 06/10/26 direct FR0015 03h 35min	Return 20/10/26 direct FR0014 03h 50min	Ryanair		£98
London Athens	Outbound 20/09/26 direct A30603 03h 40min	Return 25/09/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0535, JU0214 23h 45min	Aegean Airlines		£172
London Athens	Outbound 28/08/26 1 Stopover (TIA) W95701, W45213 24h 45min	Return 13/09/26 1 Stopover (IST) GQ0670, W95730 29h 00min	Wizz Air UK, Wizz Air Malta	?	£184
London Athens	Outbound 05/09/26 1 Stopover (BCN) VY7833, VY8104 11h 59min	Return 20/09/26 1 Stopover (BCN) VY8105, VY7832 10h 00min	Vueling Airlines		£196
London Athens	Outbound 06/10/26 direct FR0015 03h 35min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK1850, TK1245 08h 30min	Ryanair		£203

Outbound and return from	£85.00
Flight duration	min. 03:35 / max. 03:50
Return flight duration	min. 03:40/ max. 04:05
Distance	2413 km
Flights per week	63
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport Athens (ATH)
Destination country	Flights to Greece
Departure airport - Destination country	London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) - Greece

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