Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Athens International Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens two hours ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to ATH start from 05:25 — the earliest with easyJet. The latest departure is at 18:25 with easyJet. Overall, there are 27 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Your LGW to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Athens International Airport, so jetting off to Athens (and then visiting more of Greece!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
With a dependable 82.14% of services arriving as scheduled, Aegean Airlines has the best on-time performance for LGW to ATH flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Athens International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and ATH:
Milan Malpensa Airport
Budapest Airport
Lyon Airport
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LGW land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Follow your own route with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its leading attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key reasons to visit.




