Flights from London Airport LGW to Athens Airport ATH

Q: How long does the flight from London to Athens to take?

The flight from London to Athens takes3 Hours 37 Minutes.

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One-way from £59.04

Flying between London Gatwick to Eleftherios Venizelos is very convenient as there are 3 airliners offering direct flights including Wizz Air, Sky Express and EasyJet. The official airport code for London Gatwick is LGW and for Eleftherios Venizelos it is ATH.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

When arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you plan on flying to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

If you are renting a car at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Organise and book your choice of transport to London Gatwick Airport (LGW):

Ensure your arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:

You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
EasyJet	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	05:35	20:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Wizz Air	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	06:35	20:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Sky Express	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	13:20	18:50	VIEW FLIGHTS

EasyJet offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 05:35 and 20:35.

If you wish to book your flight with EasyJet then we advise you book direct from their website at www.easyjet.com/. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

05:35

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U28181

07:40

Airline	Flight No
Wizz Air	W95745

13:25

Airline	Flight No
Sky Express	GQ701

14:30

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U28185

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Tuesday

12:15

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U28181

13:20

Airline	Flight No
Sky Express	GQ701

14:40

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U28185

15:10

Airline	Flight No
Wizz Air	W95745

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Wednesday

06:00

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U28181

13:25

Airline	Flight No
Wizz Air	W95745

18:50

Airline	Flight No
Sky Express	GQ701

20:25

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U28185

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Thursday

06:10

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U28181

13:20

Airline	Flight No
Sky Express	GQ701

20:10

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U28185

20:50

Airline	Flight No
Wizz Air	W95745

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Friday

06:35

Airline	Flight No
Wizz Air	W95745
EasyJet	U26301

13:25

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U26405
Sky Express	GQ701

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Saturday

07:00

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U28185

18:50

Airline	Flight No
Sky Express	GQ701

19:40

Airline	Flight No
Wizz Air	W95745

20:45

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U28183

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Sunday

07:15

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U28183

13:40

Airline	Flight No
Sky Express	GQ701

13:45

Airline	Flight No
Wizz Air	W95745

20:35

Airline	Flight No
EasyJet	U26405

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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Birmingham to Athens	0		3 Hours 49 Minutes
Bristol to Athens	0		3 Hours 49 Minutes
London Heathrow to Athens	0		3 Hours 40 Minutes
Luton to Athens	0		3 Hours 41 Minutes
Manchester to Athens	0		3 Hours 55 Minutes
Northolt to Athens	0		3 Hours 40 Minutes
London Stansted to Athens	0		3 Hours 39 Minutes

Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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Flight Price FAQ - London (LGW) to Athens (ATH)

DIRECT Wizz Air UK

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from London LGW to Athens ATH?

The cheapest direct flight one way from London LGW to Athens ATH is £59.04 ($74 €68.63)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from London LGW to Athens ATH?

The cheapest direct return flight from London LGW to Athens ATH is £76.59 ($96 €89.04)

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$96 | €89.04

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What is the cheapest flight one way from London LGW to Athens ATH?

The cheapest flight one way from London LGW to Athens ATH is £51.86 ($65 €60.28)

£51.86

$65 | €60.28

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Flight Info FAQ - London (LGW) to Athens (ATH)

Who flies from London to Athens?

The following airlines fly from London (LGW) to Athens (ATH): EasyJet, Sky Express, Wizz Air.

How far is the flight from London to Athens?

The flight from London to Athens is 2,393KM or 1,487 miles.

How long does the flight from London to Athens to take?

The flight from London to Athens takes 3 Hours 37 Minutes.

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