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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 9:49 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 1:59 am.

The flight takes about 3h 44m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens takes 3h 44m, covering 3,902 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens range from C$ 349 to C$ 606, with an average of C$ 467 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 349 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the C$ 467 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 370 round-trip via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared to C$ 469 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 44–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Sky Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Athens flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 12%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 151, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Athens route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Zurich (ZRH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 443 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 507, a difference of C$ 64.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 10m, compared with 6h 21m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 30m via Zurich (ZRH).

Athens is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Syntagma Metro Station Archaeological Collection. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.