Flights from London Airport (LGW) to Athens Airport 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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You have a choice of 3 airline companies when flying from London Gatwick to Eleftherios Venizelos. The distance covered when flying from London Gatwick to Eleftherios Venizelos Greece is 2,393 Km (1,487 Miles) with the travel time being around 3 Hours 37 Minutes. LGW is the Airport code for London Gatwick and ATH is for Eleftherios Venizelos Greece.

Flight prices can fluctuate at certain times of the day but also at weekends. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to Eleftherios Venizelos Greece perhaps midweek or late evening. Flights to Eleftherios Venizelos Greece normally go up in price the nearer the travel date, so it would be advisable to book as early as possible.

There is a time difference of 2.0 GMT at Eleftherios Venizelos Greece, so remember to alter your watch to the correct time upon your arrival.

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 chose to rent a car at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

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

Ensure your arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will 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	14:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Wizz Air	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	06:35	15:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Sky Express	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	13:20	13:40	VIEW FLIGHTS

The greatest amount of direct flights offered from London Gatwick to Eleftherios Venizelos Greece are by EasyJet with around 14 flights a week. The earliest flight is available at 05:35 and the latest flights at 14:50 with the most popular flight number being U26301, U26405, U28181 and U28183.

www.easyjet.com/ is available for information regarding booking flights etc with EasyJet.

Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

05:35

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U28181

07:40

Airline	FlightNo
Wizz Air	W95745

13:25

Airline	FlightNo
Sky Express	GQ701

14:30

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U28185

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Tuesday

06:30

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U28181

13:20

Airline	FlightNo
Sky Express	GQ701

14:40

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U28185

15:10

Airline	FlightNo
Wizz Air	W95745

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Wednesday

06:00

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U28181

07:40

Airline	FlightNo
Wizz Air	W95745

13:20

Airline	FlightNo
Sky Express	GQ701

14:40

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U28185

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Thursday

06:10

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U28181

13:20

Airline	FlightNo
Sky Express	GQ701

14:30

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U28185

15:05

Airline	FlightNo
Wizz Air	W95745

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Friday

06:35

Airline	FlightNo
Wizz Air	W95745
EasyJet	U26301

13:25

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U26405

13:40

Airline	FlightNo
Sky Express	GQ701

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Saturday

07:00

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U28185

13:20

Airline	FlightNo
Sky Express	GQ701

13:55

Airline	FlightNo
Wizz Air	W95745

15:00

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U28183

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Sunday

07:15

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U28183

08:00

Airline	FlightNo
Wizz Air	W95745

13:40

Airline	FlightNo
Sky Express	GQ701

14:50

Airline	FlightNo
EasyJet	U26405

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You may also have a choice of an alternative airport when it comes to flying from London Gatwick and arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos. You can find details of this below.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Distance	Flying Time
Birmingham to Athens	2,557 km (1,589 miles)	3 Hours 49 Minutes
Biggin Hill to Athens	2,395 km (1,488 miles)	3 Hours 38 Minutes
Bristol to Athens	2,562 km (1,592 miles)	3 Hours 49 Minutes
Farnborough to Athens	2,432 km (1,511 miles)	3 Hours 40 Minutes
London Heathrow to Athens	2,426 km (1,507 miles)	3 Hours 40 Minutes
Luton to Athens	2,442 km (1,518 miles)	3 Hours 41 Minutes
Manchester to Athens	2,637 km (1,638 miles)	3 Hours 55 Minutes
Northolt to Athens	2,426 km (1,508 miles)	3 Hours 40 Minutes
London Stansted to Athens	2,408 km (1,496 miles)	3 Hours 39 Minutes

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

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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 £59.22 ($74 €68.84)

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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 £76.82 ($96 €89.30)

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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 £52.02 ($65 €60.47)

£52.02

$65 | €60.47

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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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