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Cheapest return fare
$288
Typical prices: $489-$319
British Airways
Sun 27/9Mon 30/11
LHR - ATH • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$129
Typical prices: $166-$324
Aegean Airlines
Mon 14/9
LHR - ATH • Direct
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You can fly direct with Aegean Airlines and British Airways. Average duration is 3h 43m
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Cheap Flights from London to Athens (LHR-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Athens

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 30 Nov
British Airways Logo
20:30 - 02:10
LHR
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ATH
3h 40mdirect
British Airways Logo
20:10 - 22:10
ATH
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LHR
4h 00mdirect
$288British Airways
Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 30 Nov
British Airways Logo
06:40 - 12:25
LHR
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ATH
3h 45mdirect
British Airways Logo
20:10 - 22:10
ATH
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LHR
4h 00mdirect
$290British Airways
Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 30 Nov
British Airways Logo
20:30 - 02:10
LHR
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ATH
3h 40mdirect
British Airways Logo
20:10 - 22:10
ATH
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LHR
4h 00mdirect
$292British Airways
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
British Airways Logo
10:05 - 15:50
LHR
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ATH
3h 45mdirect
British Airways Logo
19:55 - 21:55
ATH
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LHR
4h 00mdirect
$314British Airways
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
KLM Logo
08:40 - 01:20
LHR
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ATH
14h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
06:05 - 20:50
ATH
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LHR
16h 45m
1 stop
$317KLM
Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec
Vueling Logo
20:50 - 11:10
LHR
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ATH
12h 20m
1 stop
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21:45 - 09:10
ATH
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LHR
13h 25m
1 stop
$324Vueling
Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
British Airways Logo
06:35 - 12:15
LHR
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ATH
3h 40mdirect
British Airways Logo
16:55 - 18:55
ATH
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LHR
4h 00mdirect
$325British Airways
Sat, 19 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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22:15 - 03:50
LHR
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ATH
3h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:20 - 19:05
ATH
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LHR
23h 45m
1 stop
$342Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Air France Logo
19:20 - 13:35
LHR
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ATH
16h 15m
1 stop
Air France Logo
14:35 - 07:55
ATH
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LHR
19h 20m
1 stop
$349Air France
Wed, 4 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
ITA Airways Logo
16:30 - 11:10
LHR
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ATH
16h 40m
1 stop
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06:00 - 15:40
ATH
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LHR
11h 40m
1 stop
$359ITA Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Athens?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Athens on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from London to Athens. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens is January, where tickets cost $267 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $581 and $513 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds (39% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from London to Athens

When to book flights from Heathrow to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London to Athens flights

  • Which hotels are available at Heathrow Airport?

    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.

  • What's a recommended way to reach the Athens city centre from the airport?

    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.

  • Which lounges are there at Heathrow Airport?

    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.

  • What hotel options are at Athens Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens was $129 for a one-way ticket and $288 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Athens?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Athens?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Athens, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Athens?

    There are direct flights from London to Athens on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Athens, Aegean Airlines or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Athens are Aegean Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of $536 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $535 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $281 or less one-way and $784 or less round-trip.
  • Travellers can take an express train from London Paddington Station to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The Heathrow Express departs roughly every 15min and reaches the airport in around 15min. There are stops at each terminal.
  • If you have friends or family coming to pick you up from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), they can park in the P1 and P2 parking areas for free for 20min. Flights from London will arrive in Area B and are asked to use the P2 parking area.
  • You'll find a range of shopping and dining options at Heathrow Airport. Duty-free shopping is available through World Duty Free, and you can reserve items online before you arrive at the airport and collect them after you've gone through security.
  • Note that you won't be able to re-enter the luggage claim area at Athens Airport once you've exited, so double-check that you've got every piece of your luggage before you leave.
  • Both airports offer special assistance to all passengers who require it; you can book assistance through your airline. You should aim to do so as early as possible, at least 48h in advance. This will help ensure that staff is available along with any necessary equipment such as wheelchairs. If wish to bring your own mobility equipment on board the flight, you should also advise your airline of this ahead of time.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow to Athens Eleftherios V.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Heathrow to Athens Eleftherios V..
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Thursday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Friday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Saturday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Sunday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to London Heathrow

Monday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Thursday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Friday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Saturday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Sunday

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

Aegean Airlines,British Airways

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Heathrow to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to Athens? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 878 reviews
7.4Food
6.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.8Boarding
8.6Crew
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Highlights were the food and wonderful staff. Airplanes were exceptionally clean.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, June 2026
SKG - MUC
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Highlights were the food and wonderful staff. Airplanes were exceptionally clean.

Aegan Airlines compensates for its outdated business-class seats with excellent food and onboard crew service. Launge was also excellent.

For a business class, it barely met the standards of a basic economy on most carriers. The seat would barely recline; no pillow or blanket unless you ask a crew member; no leg rest (at least in the 1st row). The crew was friendly and attentive, except for one male crew member who was very inconsiderate toward many business passengers who were already sleeping or trying to sleep, slamming the doors of the kitchen compartments. He did so twice till another passenger complained to him. Overall, business class is an economy experience except for the food.

Seats that recline. Ice for soft drinks. No charge for did drinks. Wifi.

Aegean Airlines was great! Great spirit, very helpful and efficient. Overall Aegean Airlines was a great experience.

The flight was excellent but the onboard WiFi wasn’t working.

The flight was full. The young man in the seat in front of me had reclined and I asked him to put the seat up just a bit because it was encroaching my space quite a lot. Turned out he couldn't because the mechanism was broken. The choice was all the way up or all the way down, no in-between.

The seat was hard as a rock. Business class seats were coach seats with no one in the middle. Service and food were excellent.

Departing from the Parikia apport on Paros was chaos. It is a 3rd world airport, and my home has more square footage. Olympic Air has several instances where there are less than two hours between flights leaving Paros. Further, there are two airlines at the airport, so airport resources are limited. With only one check in desk for each airline, the folks who are getting on the earlier flight are the only people who are able to check in. So, don't get there too early to check in. Also, the airport waiting area, after you go through security only holds about 1/2 of a plane's worth of people. So, the security line also has the same restrictions as the check in desks. Depending upon what time you get there, two queues will extend into the entry road. If your plan departs within the hour, go up to the front of the building and check to see which flight they are checking in or running through security.

There was no enterteinment onboard. Food was good, and service too.

It's hard to tell where to plug in electronics, and the port on my seat didn't work. Their entertainment system was down. Vegetarian food options were tasty. Friendly, helpful flight attendants.

I flew four flights on British Airways within two weeks. I was unable to download the boarding pass to my phone for any of the four flights. I could check-in for my flight but the system would not give me boarding pass. I tried multiple ways and multiple times. I discovered many other passengers also had the same issue with their boarding passes. No explanation or acknowledgement by BA.

The plane was a long way from departure lounge. The plane looked tired but got us there.

Lovely big plane. Excellent take off and landing. Cabin crew were so nice. Flight in time no delays

Because our ABZ-LHR flight was cancelled by BA for reasons they refuse to tell us--not weather--we did not make this flight and were booked on the following day. BA offered no assistance to us on the phone or in the airport, and we had to find a hotel at Heathrow on our own.

Horrible - flight was delayed by 6 hours - we boarded, were made to de-board due some technical fault; aircraft changed; special meals request on new flight - all went awry. Landed in Dulles airport; breezed thru immigration; as Business Class passengers or baggage was delivered almost 90 minutes after landing; air tags indicated the bags were just near the carousel but the unhelpful BA staff - Maria and Ghina refused to give any update - palming it off on some imaginary invisible “manager” despite air tags evidence showing it right there. So about 50-60 passengers waiting and getting infuriatingly impatient for their bags coz one container was not delivered. Finally after much argument by some other passengers Maria condescended to go to the “ramp” and within 5 minutes the baggage was delivered miraculously. Question is why couldn’t she have done it one hour earlier ? Poor poor experience once again on Business Class BA.

Poor service, antiquated plane with 2-3-2. B-class config upstairs. Tight and not comfortable—not what I expected for paying B-class! AND my bag didn’t make the transfer, bag will be delivered the day after it lands!

Cheap Flight Fares would not provide booking info. I canceled the reservation and we arbitrated with American Express. They provided erroneous info to Amex and it was determined that C.F.F. deserved the price of the ticket. Worse experience I've ever had.

Seating space is appalling. Seats and all surrounding area in "Economy" is built for individuals shorter than 4' 10" and below 120 lbs. Ridiculous. While I'm not expecting fine dining, the food was the worst airplane food that I can recall.

Business class lounge for my gate was closed and no email was sent, causing me to walk back and forth to different gates, etc for over 20 minutes one way. Flight entertainment was mediocre with very poor choices especially for business class cabin. Original flight was cancelled and rebooking was difficult and no reason given for cancellation.

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