Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Every week, there are 59 London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 06:10 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:15 with Aegean Airlines.
To ensure you catch your LHR to ATH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
British Airways has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
Aegean Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for LHR to ATH flights, with 87.25% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and ATH include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Right now, Rs24,867 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs44,048. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to ATH, reserve your trip nine months ahead of your departure date.
February is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LHR to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Athens in March.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR 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
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without dropping by Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
