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

• Earliest: departs at 06:55 and lands at 10:58
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 00:23.

The flight takes about 4h 03m.

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

A direct flight from Athens to London Heathrow Airport takes 4h 03m, covering 3,902 km.

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 Athens to London Heathrow Airport range from $310 to $503, with an average of $394 over the past 12 months. Anything below $310 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $394 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $296 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with $394 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $67–$142 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 Athens to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 17%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Athens to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $172, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Athens to London Heathrow Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

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

• Zurich (ZRH) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Athens to London Heathrow Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $363 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $460, a difference of $97.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and London Heathrow Airport. 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 5h 44m, compared to 5h 51m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 02m via Zurich (ZRH).

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

Hyde Park is one of the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Athens to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: 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
• American Airlines: 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.