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

• Earliest: departs at 06:15 and lands at 09:51
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 23:16.

The flight takes about 3h 36m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Stansted Airport to Athens.

A direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Athens takes 3h 36m, covering 1,495 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 Stansted Airport to Athens range from £107 to £242, with an average of £168 over the past 12 months. Anything below £107 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the £168 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £97 return via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared with £171 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£76 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 Sky Express and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Stansted Airport to Athens flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £116 to £710. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Stansted Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £49, which is 47% 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:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Stansted Airport to Athens route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from London Stansted Airport to Athens. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £155 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £192, a difference of £37.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Ryanair
• Jet2

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 18m, compared to 8h 51m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and 9h 27m via Tirana Rinas (TIA).

Athens is 2 hours ahead of London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Athens flights:

• Ryanair: 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:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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