Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Athens.
Each week, there are 66 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, pick the 07:25 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:50 with British Airways.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to exploring London (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that offers ATH to LHR flights is British Airways. Its services land as scheduled 72.17% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between ATH and LHR include:
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
£50 is the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts at £113. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from ATH to LHR by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ATH to LHR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% land on time at their destination.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 19 miles away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to head to London. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to LHR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 100 miles away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 110 miles west of London. No journey is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
