Cheap Flights from Athens to London

How to Search for Cheap Flights Athens to London

Plan your perfect holiday in England and find cheap flights Athens to London with our handy guide to the best flights, hotels and attractions in London.

How to buy cheap flights

Get amazing deals on flights Athens to London at Trip.com. Travelling on a budget? Try booking early flights Athens to London or flying to one of London’s smaller, less popular airports.

When can I find the cheapest flights?

Summertime in London might be a great experience but the price of flights Athens to London in Jul and Aug can be eye-wateringly expensive. For the most affordable flights Athens to London plan to travel during autumn ‘shoulder’ season to save money and make the most of the last days of summer.

About Airport

Airports providing direct flights

Direct flights Athens to London depart from Athens International Airport (ATH).

Airports in London

Passengers can choose to book flights Athens to London to one of 3 London airports: Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR), and Stansted Airport (STN).

How to get to Athens Airport

To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens you can travel by Metro, bus, or taxi.

You can take the Metro from Syntagma Square to the Departures Level in Athens Airport. Trains leave every 30 mins, and the journey generally cost €10 (€3 if under 18 or over 65) and take around 40 mins.

If you prefer to take the bus, you can catch the Athens airport bus from Athens’ city centre to the airport. This will cost about €6 (€3 if under 18 or over 65) and the journey takes 50 mins.

Finally, a taxi will cost a fixed rate of €38 during the day and €54 at night. Usually it will take roughly 40 mins.

How to reach central London from airports in London

There are many ways to reach central London from the airports in London. Travellers from Athens can choose to take a taxi, train, underground or bus service.

From Heathrow Airport you can take the Heathrow Express train to London Paddington (approx. 15 mins). For Gatwick Airport, take the Gatwick Express to London Victoria (approx. 30 mins).

The Stansted Express train will take you from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street in approx. 47 mins.

About Airline

Which airlines provide the route?

Travellers can take their pick of airlines providing direct flights Athens to London. These include Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, Aegean, Sky Express and British Airways.

Fastest Direct Flight

The fastest direct flight is from Athens International Airport to London Stansted Airport, and it takes 3 hrs 35 mins. The longest direct flight is 4 hrs 10 mins.

About London

Known as the City of Dreams, London is a city with nearly 9 million inhabitants and people here are proud of its multicultural outlook. There’s a wealth of things to do in London from iconic sightseeing and fun days out to fine dining, world-class theatre, and unmissable London events.

Love art? You’re spoiled for choice, with free visits to Tate Modern and Britain, the Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery all situated in central London. Interested in history? The National Museum remains one of the world's best museums.

London is right in the heart of southern England and a perfect base for exploring more of the UK. Why not take a train to Oxford to see the ancient buildings of one of the world’s oldest university cities? While you’re there, have a go at punting along the River Cherwell or take afternoon tea with a view of the famous Bodleian Library.

Tourist Attractions in London

Buckingham Palace: This awe-inspiring palace is the official London residence of Queen Elizabeth II. The magnificent 18th century State Rooms are open to visitors for 10 weeks each summer and occasionally also during winter and spring. If you’re visiting outside of summer, you can still see the changing of the guard. Occurring every other day, this formal ceremony takes place from 10.45 am outside the palace. The guards, known as Beefeaters, wear elaborate scarlet tunics and bearskin hats. Great fun for the kids!

Westminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey is a treasure trove of history as well as one of the most beautiful religious buildings in London. Here you can visit the tomb of Elizabeth I as well as visiting Poet’s Corner where many writers are buried, including William Shakespeare, Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. It is free to visit the abbey for private prayer or to attend a Christian service (Evensong is very popular) but tourists must pay a fee.

Hyde Park: 350 acres of relaxation, Hyde Park is an oasis of green in the heart of central London. Hire a deck chair or enjoy a cup of tea at the Serpentine Bar and Kitchen, or walk through the gardens and along the river. In summer many events are held in Hyde Park, including free cinema screenings and music concerts.

Popular hotels in London

At Trip.com we find the best hotels in London – so you don’t have to.

Travelling for work but want somewhere you can really relax? Pan Pacific London is where Asian hospitality meets clever design and luxury cool. Just two minutes from London Liverpool Street, the 5-star hotel boasts two floors of meeting spaces, a wellness retreat and even its own patisserie café.

An elegant 19th-century town house just 500 metres from Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park, The Queens Gate Hotel combines history with style. You’ll be right in the heart of the centre, with the Natural History Museum, V&A Museum and Harrods department store just moments away.

Alternatively, experience West London with a stay at Ibis London Earls Court. You’ll be just 0.5 km away from Earls Court exhibition centre and close to several Underground lines for easy access to central London.

Best time to visit London

It’s no exaggeration, the weather in London can be rainy and cold from autumn until late spring. However, there’s plenty to do when it rains, and English pubs are perfect for cosy evenings.

Christmas in London is a magical affair, with ice skating rinks popping up in parks and squares and the whole city decorated in coloured lights. For the authentic British experience, why not see a pantomime at one of London’s 250 theatres or step into a church or cathedral for a candlelit carol service.