Compare flight prices from British Airways, Aegean Airlines, easyJet and more. Direct flights from $65 round trip. The London to Athens flight takes 3h 40m direct.
| Route | London (LHR) → Athens (ATH) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,400 km (1,490 miles) |
| Flight time | 3h 40m |
| Direct flights | Yes |
| Prices from | $65 round trip |
| Best months to fly | Nov-Mar |
The London to Athens route is one of the most popular air corridors connecting LHR and ATH. With 5 airlines competing on this route, travelers can find competitive fares starting from $65 for a round trip. Direct flights take approximately 3h 40m, covering a distance of 2,400 km.
Average round-trip prices from London to Athens by month. Highlighted months typically offer the best deals.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75 | $92 | $56 | $92 | $76 | $87 | $79 | $92 | $78 | $82 | $65 | $75 |
Prices are estimates based on historical data and may vary. Use the search widget above for current fares.
The following airlines operate direct flights on this route:
Aegean Airlines (Star Alliance) offers excellent service and competitive fares. Budget carriers drop below £30 one-way in winter. If island-hopping, consider connecting flights via Athens on Aegean or Sky Express domestically.
For the best prices, we recommend comparing across multiple booking platforms:
Near London: LGW (Gatwick), STN (Stansted). These alternative airports sometimes have significantly lower fares, particularly on budget airlines.
Once you've booked your flight from London to Athens:
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With 5 airlines competing on London–Athens, price wars work in your favor — particularly when low-cost carriers force full-service airlines to match base fares on the same corridor.
Demand on London–Athens follows predictable cycles tied to holidays, school breaks, and business travel patterns. Booking during the low-demand months in our table above is the easiest way to cut costs.
On a short-haul route like this, 3–6 weeks out is the sweet spot for booking. Fares tend to be stable until about two weeks before departure, then spike sharply. Start on Google Flights to find the cheapest dates, then cross-reference on Skyscanner and the Kiwi.com widget above. No single engine wins every time, so checking two or three is worth the extra minute.
For London–Athens, also check train or bus alternatives. On routes under 4 hours flying time, surface transport can be competitive on both price and total door-to-door time once you factor in airport procedures.
At 3h 40m, London to Athens is a short enough flight that onboard amenities matter less than on long-haul routes. Budget carriers with basic seats and no included food are perfectly viable — the savings usually outweigh the comfort trade-off for this duration.
Check visa and entry requirements for your destination well before booking. Some countries require advance e-visas that take days to process, and discovering this at the airport creates expensive problems.
Competition between British Airways, Aegean Airlines, easyJet and Ryanair on this route works in your favor. Use it: search the same dates across at least two booking platforms, because different aggregators have different deals with airlines and the cheapest option varies by the day.
Pay attention to what is included in the fare. Budget carriers may quote a lower headline price but charge separately for carry-on bags, seat assignments, and in-flight meals. On a route like London to Athens, the fare difference between a full-service and a budget carrier after extras can shrink to almost nothing.
Use the search widget at the top of this page to check current London–Athens fares. Then cross-reference with Google Flights — its calendar view makes it easy to spot the cheapest departure dates at a glance.
Once you find a good fare, don't hesitate too long. On popular routes like this one, the best prices tend to disappear within 24–48 hours. Setting up a price alert takes 30 seconds and means you will not miss a fare drop.
Flights from London to Athens start from $65 round trip. Prices vary by season — the cheapest months are typically Nov-Mar. Use the search widget above to compare current prices.
A direct flight from London (LHR) to Athens (ATH) takes approximately 3h 40m. The distance is 2,400 km (1,490 miles).
Airlines operating flights from London to Athens include British Airways, Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air.
The cheapest months to fly from London to Athens are Nov-Mar. Booking 6-8 weeks in advance and being flexible with travel dates will help you find the lowest fares.
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