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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from London to Athens (LHR-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Athens

American Airlines Logo
LHR-ATH
3h 45mdirect
American Airlines Logo
ATH-LHR
4h 05mdirect
American Airlines
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Aegean Airlines Logo
LHR-ATH
3h 35mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
ATH-LHR
4h 05mdirect
Aegean Airlines
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Air Canada Logo
LHR-ATH
3h 40mdirect
Air Canada Logo
ATH-LHR
4h 05mdirect
Air Canada
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Japan Airlines Logo
LHR-ATH
3h 45mdirect
Japan Airlines Logo
ATH-LHR
4h 05mdirect
Japan Airlines
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LATAM Airlines Logo
LHR-ATH
3h 45mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
ATH-LHR
4h 20mdirect
LATAM Airlines
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Singapore Airlines Logo
LHR-ATH
3h 40mdirect
Singapore Airlines Logo
ATH-LHR
4h 05mdirect
Singapore Airlines
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British Airways Logo
LHR-ATH
3h 45mdirect
British Airways Logo
ATH-LHR
4h 05mdirect
British Airways
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Everything you should know

When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 33% price drop
August
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
American Airlines
Mon 15/9
LHR - ATH • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
American Airlines
Mon 15/9
LHR - ATH • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens is January, where tickets cost ₹ 17,566 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 32,838 and ₹ 32,661 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at ₹ 29,502 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds (33% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Heathrow to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London to Athens flights

  • Which hotels are available at Heathrow Airport?

    Travellers with early flights can wake up at the airport in one of Heathrow's airport hotels. If your flight is leaving from Terminal 3, you can stay at Aerotel London Heathrow T3. This hotel is directly connected to Terminal 3 and is within walking distance of Terminal 2. If your flight is leaving from Terminal 4, there is a Hilton directly connected to the terminal; it includes an on-site gym and restaurant. Sofitel London Heathrow is connected to Terminal 5 and has multiple dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • What's a recommended way to reach the Athens city centre from the airport?

    Syntagma Square sits at the heart of Athens, and you can reach it by bus and train. The X95 bus departs from just outside the arrivals terminal, between Exit 4 and Exit 5, and reaches Syntagma Square in around 40min. The bus runs 24/7, with departures roughly every 15-20min. The Metro Line 3 trains take passengers from the airport through Athens and out to Nikaia, west of Athens, stopping at Syntagma Station along the way. It runs roughly every 30min between 06:30 and 23:30, and tickets cost about €8 (£6.20) for a one-way trip. Children under six travel free.

  • Which lounges are there at Heathrow Airport?

    There are multiple lounges available at Heathrow, where you can put your feet up before your flight. They are open to all passengers, subject to availability. In Terminal 4 and Terminal 2, you can find Plaza Premium Lounges, which are usually popular with families. In Terminal 3, you can visit Club Aspire. Both lounges offer complimentary food and drink, and Club Aspire has champagne and cocktails available for an extra cost.

  • What hotel options are at Athens Airport?

    If you have a flight arriving late in the evening and want a place to stay near the airport, there is a hotel very close by. Ju st opposite the airport's main terminal, you'll find Sofitel Athens Airport. It is a five-star hotel that has an on-site gym and indoor pool along with two restaurants, one serving Mediterranean cuisine and another serving gourmet international food.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Athens?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Athens?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Athens, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Athens?

    There are direct flights from London to Athens on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens

  • Travellers can take an express train from London Paddington Station to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The Heathrow Express departs roughly every 15min and reaches the airport in around 15min. There are stops at each terminal.
  • If you have friends or family coming to pick you up from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), they can park in the P1 and P2 parking areas for free for 20min. Flights from London will arrive in Area B and are asked to use the P2 parking area.
  • You'll find a range of shopping and dining options at Heathrow Airport. Duty-free shopping is available through World Duty Free, and you can reserve items online before you arrive at the airport and collect them after you've gone through security.
  • Note that you won't be able to re-enter the luggage claim area at Athens Airport once you've exited, so double-check that you've got every piece of your luggage before you leave.
  • Both airports offer special assistance to all passengers who require it; you can book assistance through your airline. You should aim to do so as early as possible, at least 48h in advance. This will help ensure that staff is available along with any necessary equipment such as wheelchairs. If wish to bring your own mobility equipment on board the flight, you should also advise your airline of this ahead of time.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow to Athens Eleftherios V.?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from London Heathrow to Athens Eleftherios V..
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Friday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to London Heathrow

Monday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Friday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

Aegean Airlines, British Airways

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