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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 09:49
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 01:59.

The flight takes about 3h 44m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens takes 3h 44m, covering 1,507 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens range from £180 to £319, with an average of £244 over the past 12 months. Anything below £180 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of £244. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £185 return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with £244 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £24–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Sky Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Athens flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 12%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £81, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Athens route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Zurich (ZRH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 12% of one-stop connections

Zurich (ZRH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the London Heathrow Airport to Athens route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £223 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £265, a difference of £42. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 10m, compared to 6h 16m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 35m via Zurich (ZRH).

Athens is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.