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Cheap flights from London to Athens

Q: How much are flights normally?

£ 116. If you see flights from London to Athens for less than this, you've found a good deal.

Q: When is the best time to book cheap flights?

25 weeks. If you want cheap flights from London to Athens, this is the best time to book.

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

British Airways, Lufthansa, SWISS. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London to Athens.

Q: Can I fly direct to Athens?

British Airways, Aegean Airlines. You can fly non-stop from London to Athens with these airlines.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

SWISS, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines. These airlines fly from London to Athens, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: When is high season?

December. This is the most expensive time to fly to Athens. If this is when you want to go, book your flight from London in advance.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly?

October. Flights from London to Athens are usually cheaper at this time of year.

Q: How long is the flight?

3 hrs 30 mins. This is the shortest flight time from London to Athens.

Q: How long should I stay in Athens?

3 days. Most people spend this amount of time in Athens.

from as little as £101

8 nights in Athens, departing London Heathrow on 16 / Jan / 2023 with British Airways (price found 27 hours ago)

Subject to availability, prices correct of the last 24 hours

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What you need to know

How much are flights normally?

£ 116

If you see flights from London to Athens for less than this, you've found a good deal.

When is the best time to book cheap flights?

25 weeks

If you want cheap flights from London to Athens, this is the best time to book.

What are the cheapest airlines?

British Airways
Lufthansa
SWISS

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London to Athens.

Can I fly direct to Athens?

British Airways
Aegean Airlines

You can fly non-stop from London to Athens with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

SWISS
Lufthansa
Turkish Airlines
Brussels Airlines
Austrian Airlines

These airlines fly from London to Athens, but you’ll have at least one layover.

When is high season?

December

This is the most expensive time to fly to Athens. If this is when you want to go, book your flight from London in advance.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

October

Flights from London to Athens are usually cheaper at this time of year.

How long is the flight?

3 hrs 30 mins

This is the shortest flight time from London to Athens.

How long should I stay in Athens?

3 days

Most people spend this amount of time in Athens.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over 25,781 flights. 16 / Jan / 2023 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the London/Athens route. There are around 1,751 flights on any given week from the UK to Athens and the cheapest month to fly right now is January.

Min / Max Temperature (°C)

LOWEST

7 °C

AVG

17 °C

HIGHEST

32 °C

Rainfall (mm)

LOWEST

5 mm

AVG

32.6 mm

HIGHEST

68 mm

Key facts about Athens

Currency

Euro

Language

Greek (modern)

Timezone

2 hrs ahead of GMT

How to get cheap flights from London to Athens

Tips and advice from our flight experts

Weekly, there are 1,751 flights connecting Athens to London. We've gone through them all to help you find the right flight for you. If you can't find what you're looking for, consider widening your search by looking at flights from a different airport.

Generally, London Heathrow (LHR) is the most popular choice for flights to Athens. And the most popular airlines are Lufthansa, SWISS & Brussels Airlines. But when you fly is just as important as who you fly with. If you're flexible on dates, try searching by month to see when the cheapest flights are.

On average, the 2395 km flight to Athens takes 5 hrs 55 mins. If you want a bargain, keep an eye out for flights with British Airways, as they often have good deals. Or you could broaden your search by looking at flights to other airports in Greece to see if there are any cheaper options.

Today, we’ve scanned 25,781 flights, to help you see all the options for your trip to Athens. Once you’ve chosen your flight, why not check out our deals on accommodation and car hire? You’ll find lots of hotels in Greece, including some close to the airport – perfect if you're arriving late or leaving early.