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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.

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

• British Airways
• Aegean Airlines

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

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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $298 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with $381 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $48–$138 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.

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

• Zurich (ZRH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 11% 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 25% on the Athens to London Heathrow Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $346 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $460, a difference of $114. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Athens to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Paddington Station, London Victoria Station, and King's Cross Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:05 and lands at 11:07
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 00:52.

The flight takes about 4h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of $382. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to London Heathrow Airport takes 4h 02m, 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.

One-way fares from Athens to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $171, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

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.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 44m, compared to 5h 49m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 03m 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.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Return flights from Athens to London Heathrow Airport range from $298 to $484, with an average of $382 over the past 12 months. Anything below $298 counts as a good deal.