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Yes, there are two hotels within the environs of London Stansted Airport: Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport is connected to the Main Terminal Building via covered walkway, as is Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport, so you need not worry about shuttle service or time spent commuting to your accommodations.

National Express operates two coach lines, the A1 to London Victoria Station and the A2 to London Paddington Station, while the Green Line 757 coach terminates at London Victoria Station. You can also take the pay shuttle to Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station for connections to Central London or take a taxi or car hire to complete your journey.

Moneycorp has currency exchange offices located throughout the airport, including in the International Arrivals lounge and the Baggage Reclaim Hall, for the convenience of passengers arriving on flights from Athens to London. There is also an International Currency Exchange (ICE) office in the Baggage Reclaim Hall, so you can choose which rates you prefer.

London Heathrow carries a who’s who of luxury brands and premium outlets. Visitors can browse Gucci and Bulgari as well as British stalwart Ted Baker and the world-famous Harrods or choose one of the world-class spirits from World of Whiskey. Otherwise, World Duty Free offers a fine selection of perfumes, cosmetics, tobacco and confectionery.

Among airlines operating Athens to London flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• Sky Express: offers free seat selection

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

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

• British Airways
• Aegean Airlines
• easyJet
• Ryanair
• Sky Express
• Wizz Air

Flights from Athens to London usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

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
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: 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.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $178 return via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared with $265 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $34–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Zurich (ZRH) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 8% 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 24% on the Athens to London route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $240 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $315, a difference of $75. 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 route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Athens to London flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 7%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:45 and lands at 04:45
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 03:55.

The flight takes about 4h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 32% above the route average of $265. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to London takes 4h 00m, covering 3,872 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 are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Aegean Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Athens to London flights are:

• Aegean Airlines: 87% on time
• British Airways: 87% on time
• Sky Express: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

Morning 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 6h 03m via Zurich (ZRH) and 6h 34m via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA).

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

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around $10:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around $12:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Europcar
· Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around $15:

· GREEN MOTION
· Budget
· Hertz
· Avis
· Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around $15:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around $14:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· U-Save

Return flights from Athens to London range from $174 to $401, with an average of $265 over the past 12 months. Anything below $174 counts as a good deal.