Travelling from London to Demokritos Airport (AXD): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to take off from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Demokritos Airport (AXD). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Demokritos Airport is located in Alexandroupolis Dimokritos. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from London to AXD. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from London to AXD, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is an option when you're setting off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Demokritos Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Demokritos Airport with a stop at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). A main stopover between London Gatwick Airport and AXD, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to AXD flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a flight ticket from London to Demokritos Airport (AXD) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is a popular transfer point.
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Demokritos Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Demokritos Airport (AXD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Demokritos Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near AXD instead:
Getting from Demokritos Airport (AXD) to central Alexandroupolis Dimokritos
Demokritos Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Alexandroupolis Dimokritos. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Demokritos Airport (AXD)
ر.ق. 410 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Demokritos Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 862. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to AXD if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your London to Demokritos Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Demokritos Airport (AXD)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Demokritos Airport (AXD). August is the peak month for travel to Alexandroupolis Dimokritos. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Alexandroupolis Dimokritos is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your London to AXD flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Demokritos Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 12ºC.
More about Alexandroupolis Dimokritos
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Alexandroupolis Dimokritos right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Demokritos Airport:
Alexandroupoli's Lighthouse and Ethnological Museum of Thrace are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Alexandroupolis Dimokritos itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Metropolis Square.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Alexandroupolis Dimokritos. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Church of Agia Sofia, Explore Thessaloniki and Monument of Alexander The Great.
Kalamaria is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 257 kilometres west of Alexandroupolis Dimokritos. No journey is complete without dropping by Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.
