Question 1

What days are direct flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Question 2

How many flights depart from London Heathrow Airport to Athens on average per day?

Accepted Answer

24 flight departures from London Heathrow Airport to Athens per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 8% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 75% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 4% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 13% of flight departures

Question 3

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Athens in 3h 35m. Fly via Aegean Airlines, SWISS, or Brussels Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Athens is about 1516 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Athens round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens round-trip from £146. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from £150, and Brussels Airlines, from £161. Users have found that Aegean Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens are Aegean Airlines (£63), British Airways (£64), and Scandinavian Airlines (£83).

Question 6

When is the best time to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens (average of £90). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of £330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

£78

February

£93

March

£89

April

£104

May

£148

June

£174

July

£224

August

£261

September

£184

October

£150

November

£108

December

£71

Question 7

When is the best time to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Athens flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

How recently were the London Heathrow Airport to Athens flight deals updated?

Accepted Answer

The London Heathrow Airport to Athens flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 15/5.

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Aegean Airlines, British Airways and Ryanair are the most popular airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Athens.

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens? While on average our users pay £493, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £70. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Athens Eleftherios V.), is priced around £127.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens consider choosing Singapore Airlines (89%), Finnair (88%) or Aegean Airlines (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 13

Can I find flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens for under £200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens for under £200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £141, but on average you can expect to pay £155.

Question 14

Are there nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens for under £200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens under £200. A good price for a nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens is less than £165.

Question 15

Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Athens for under £300?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens within the next 7 days for less than £300.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 16% on the overall cost on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens, book at least 31 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 14% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £151 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £184.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Athens from London Heathrow Airport average £148. You can even find prices in January for less than £148, as users have found deals to Athens from as low as £21. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Athens from London Heathrow Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 64%.

Question 19

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens (LHR - ATH)?

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Heathrow Airport to Athens is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

Question 20

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to Athens from London Heathrow, you will be flying to Eleftherios V., which is the city’s only airport. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is located 12.3 mi from the center of Athens. There are 12 flights from London Heathrow to Eleftherios V. per day from 14 different airlines.

Question 21

Accepted Answer

If you’re travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Athens, one of the more common airlines travelling that route is Aegean Airlines. Flights from Aegean Airlines travelling this route typically cost £360.92 RT. This price is typically 40% cheaper than other airlines that offer London Heathrow Airport to Athens flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was £159. The most popular departure airport in London Heathrow Airport when flying to Athens is London Heathrow Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Athens is Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Athens, Aegean Airlines flights are 10% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 22

Accepted Answer

One of the most popular airlines travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Athens is SWISS. Flights on this route from SWISS typically cost £270.18 RT, a price that is 55% cheaper than the average London Heathrow Airport to Athens flight. The cheapest flight found was £180 RT. London Heathrow Airport is the most common London Heathrow Airport airport to take off from when flying to Athens. Athens Eleftherios V. Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Athens. When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Athens, SWISS flights are 1% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 23

What does LHR to ATH mean?

Accepted Answer

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a London Heathrow Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LHR to ATH flight.

Question 24

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Athens that include extra baggage allowance?

Accepted Answer

The amount of baggage you can bring on your Heathrow to Athens flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Question 25

Can I find deals on flights from Heathrow to Athens with specific airlines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Heathrow to Athens flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

Question 26

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Athens that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 27

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Athens?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Athens.

Question 28

Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 29

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Athens that allow pets onboard?

Accepted Answer

Many airlines flying from Heathrow to Athens offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Question 30

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Heathrow to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Heathrow to Athens flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

Question 31

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Heathrow to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Heathrow to Athens flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 32

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Heathrow to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Heathrow to Athens for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 33

Can Cheapflights find flights from Heathrow to Athens with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Heathrow to Athens flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 34

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Heathrow to Athens become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Heathrow to Athens flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Question 35

What airports serve Athens from Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

This route departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the biggest airports in the UK in both size and passenger volume. Located 14 miles from London central, you can catch a tube train or bus directly to the airport from many of the stations across London. You can also find taxi services to assist, and Uber is very popular in London too. When you arrive in Athens, you will land at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), commonly referred to as either Athens Airport or AIA. It is based about 21 miles from central Athens, and you can reach the city with the metro train that departs every 30min until 23:30; take Line 3 to get a direct trip into the city. There are also 24h Express Buses that can take you to Athens central from the arrivals terminals. Buy a ticket inside the airport at Exit 4 and 5. Taxis and Uber are easily obtainable from the arrivals terminal.

Question 36

Which airlines fly directly from Heathrow to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The primary Greek carrier Aegean Airlines offers a direct flight that averages 3h 35min in flying time. British Airways also does this flight directly in the same amount of time. There are several one-stop options from European flight carriers such as Lufthansa, which will take you to Athens via Munich or Frankfurt. The Frankfurt route is quicker with a total flying time averaging 5h 15min, or you can go via Paris with Air France for a similar travel duration. If you book with KLM, you will fly via Amsterdam for an average journey time of 6h, or Turkish Airlines will go via Istanbul with a total duration of roughly 7h. But there are plenty other airline carriers that service this route, including Alitalia and Swiss Air with additional one-stop options.

Question 37

What are the layover options between Heathrow and Athens?

Accepted Answer

As this is such a common direct flight with not much difference in ticket price, you should only need to book a flight with a layover if your other options are limited. If you book a one-stop flight, you will have plenty of European layover options. The shortest waiting times are with Air France in Paris and Lufthansa in Frankfurt. Both these layovers are just short of an hour. If you fly with Lufthansa on the Munich route, you can have a layover that averages 6h 15min. KLM has a relatively short layover in Amsterdam of about 1h 20min, and Turkish Airlines offer an Istanbul layover of around 1h 50min. You can also get layovers in Rome with Alitalia, or Swiss Air can take you to Athens via Zurich. There are flights on Egyptair that go via Cairo with roughly 14h 10min layovers, which are always great if you would like to see some of that city for a few hours. However, take into consideration, the price will usually be doubled on a flight that has a longer journey to your destination.

Question 38

When flying to Athens from Heathrow, will I need a visa?

Accepted Answer

Luckily a British passport holder does not need a visa when embarking on a trip to Athens or any part of Greece. You can enjoy up to 90 days of visa-free travel for tourism, business, studying or medical reasons.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ryanair	Cheapest£43	Average£178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Ryanair flights
Wizz Air UK	Cheapest£46	Average£138	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Wizz Air UK flights
easyJet	Cheapest£69	Average£190	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search easyJet flights
British Airways	Cheapest£118	Average£280	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Aegean Airlines	Cheapest£126	Average£286	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time87%	Search Aegean Airlines flights
SWISS	Cheapest£133	Average£197	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air Serbia	Cheapest£137	Average£154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Serbia flights
Sky Express	Cheapest£142	Average£214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Sky Express flights
Brussels Airlines	Cheapest£149	Average£162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£158	Average£246	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
54%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
18%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
27%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Monday	19daily flights
Tuesday	8daily flights
Wednesday	7daily flights
Thursday	11daily flights
Friday	14daily flights
Saturday	13daily flights
Sunday	13daily flights

Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£261
Round-trip from	£71

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