Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to London: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 40 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London.
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 2 hours behind Athens, where Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located.
With 66 weekly flights between the two airports, Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 07:25. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from ATH to LHR is with British Airways at 20:50.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from ATH to London.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your journey with a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London. From ATH, you can fly straight into any of these London airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London. Some of the most well-known are:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from ATH to London. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
You don't need a visa for United Kingdom if you have a passport from Greece and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before organising your flight tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens, ATH can be reached in approximately 37 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 59 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to London
ر.ق. 70 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 252. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 4 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATH to London.
December is the cheapest month for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 31 kilometres. It'll take you about 57 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of London. After your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from ATH to London:
Best time to go to London
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London. July is the busiest month for a trip to London. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from ATH to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
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