How long does a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens take?

Nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport generally make it to Athens in 3h 35m . The flying distance between the two cities is 3,902 km.

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Athens per day?

Each day, there are between 8 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in Athens, with an average flight time of 3h 43m. The most common departure time is 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 65 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens was C$ 127 for a one-way ticket and C$ 283 for a round-trip.

What’s the earliest departure time from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Heathrow Airport at 6:05 am and will be landing in Athens at 11:50 am.

What’s the latest departure time from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens jets off at 10:15 pm and lands at 3:50 am.

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and Athens?

There is just one airline that flies from London Heathrow Airport to Athens direct and that is Aegean Airlines . The best round-trip deal found from Aegean Airlines for the route is C$ 293.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Athens flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Athens.

On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

There are direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from London to Athens delayed?

Weekly flights between London and Athens historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 113 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Athens flights?

Based on our data, Aegean Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 16% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Athens flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Athens?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Athens were found on British Airways (C$ 283) and Vueling (C$ 297).

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Cheapest round-trip

C$ 283

Typical prices: C$ 257-C$ 482

British Airways

Wed 30/12Fri 8/1

LHR - ATH • Direct

Cheapest one-way flights

C$ 127

Typical prices: C$ 160-C$ 308

Aegean Airlines

Sun 27/9

LHR - ATH • Direct

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January

Cheapest • 41% price drop

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Heathrow to Athens

Wed, 30 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan

7:40 p.m. - 1:25 a.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

3h 45mdirect

7:40 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

3h 50mdirect

C$ 283British Airways

Fri, 13 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

7:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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8:15 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

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C$ 293British Airways

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

7:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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7:40 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

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C$ 293British Airways

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

1:20 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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8:15 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

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C$ 293British Airways

Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

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7:40 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

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C$ 293British Airways

Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

8:10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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8:15 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

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C$ 293British Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

5:35 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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7:40 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

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C$ 293British Airways

Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

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C$ 293British Airways

Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

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C$ 300Aegean Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

7:00 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Recent last minute flight deals from Heathrow to Athens

Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 21 Sep

7:55 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 40m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

4:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

22h 00m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

C$ 523Air Serbia

Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 21 Sep

7:55 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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4:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

22h 00m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

C$ 524Air Serbia

Fri, 28 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

6:40 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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C$ 524British Airways

Sat, 29 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

6:40 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

11h 45m1 stop Stockholm Arlanda

11:25 a.m. - 6:50 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

9h 25m1 stop Oslo Gardermoen

C$ 525Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 21 Sep

7:55 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

16h 55m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

4:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

22h 00m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

C$ 527Air Serbia

Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

6:40 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

11h 45m1 stop Stockholm Arlanda

11:35 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

7h 25m1 stop Stockholm Arlanda

C$ 530Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

6:40 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

11h 45m1 stop Stockholm Arlanda

11:35 a.m. - 7:55 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

10h 20m1 stop Stockholm Arlanda

C$ 535Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, 29 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

6:40 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

11h 45m1 stop Stockholm Arlanda

11:25 a.m. - 6:50 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

9h 25m1 stop Oslo Gardermoen

C$ 535Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 21 Sep

10:15 p.m. - 3:50 a.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

3h 35mdirect

3:55 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

6h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

C$ 593Aegean Airlines

Sat, 29 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

10:15 p.m. - 3:50 a.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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3:45 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

5h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

C$ 738Aegean Airlines

Recent direct flight deals from Heathrow to Athens

Wed, 30 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan

7:40 p.m. - 1:25 a.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

3h 45mdirect

7:40 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

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C$ 283British Airways

Fri, 13 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

7:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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8:15 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

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C$ 293British Airways

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

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7:40 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

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C$ 293British Airways

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

1:20 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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8:15 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

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C$ 293British Airways

Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

1:20 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

3h 50mdirect

7:40 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

3h 50mdirect

C$ 293British Airways

Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

8:10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

3h 50mdirect

8:15 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

3h 50mdirect

C$ 293British Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

5:35 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

3h 45mdirect

7:40 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

3h 50mdirect

C$ 293British Airways

Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

8:10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

3h 50mdirect

7:40 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

3h 50mdirect

C$ 293British Airways

Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

7:00 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

3h 35mdirect

7:10 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

4h 05mdirect

C$ 300Aegean Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

7:00 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.LHR London Heathrow-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

3h 35mdirect

7:10 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-LHR London Heathrow

4h 05mdirect

C$ 300Aegean Airlines

Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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How much is a round-trip flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Athens from London Heathrow Airport usually cost between C$ 411 and C$ 655 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 283 on British Airways (30 Dec–8 Jan).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

For London Heathrow Airport to Athens, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Athens back to London Heathrow Airport, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens is January, where tickets cost C$ 259 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 577 and C$ 557 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight	C$ 127

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Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)

Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens

When to book flights from Heathrow to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated round-trip price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens was C$ 127 for a one-way ticket and C$ 283 for a round-trip.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?
The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Athens flight route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?
Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Athens.
On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?
There are direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 232 or less one-way.

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