Flight time from Athens to London
If you are actually flying from Athens, Greece to London, United Kingdom or if you are just curious to know the flight time between Athens and London, this page will give you the information you are looking for.
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Flight time from Athens to London is 3 hours 45 minutes
Non-Stop flight duration from ATH to LHR is 3 hours 45 minutes (Operated by British Airways)
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The nearest airport to Athens, is Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) and the nearest airport to London, is London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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Distance from Athens to London is approximately 2420 kilometers.
Flights from Athens to London • Airlines & Flight Duration
Flights operated by major airlines departing from Athens arrive at London Heathrow AirportStansted AirportLondon City AirportLondon Gatwick Airport. London is served by 4 international airports.
| Airline & Journey | Duration |
|---|---|
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Aegean Airlines ATH ➝ LHR |
3 hrs 55 mins |
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British Airways ATH ➝ LHR |
3 hrs 50 mins |
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British Airways ATH ➝ LHR |
3 hrs 50 mins |
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Aegean Airlines ATH ➝ LHR |
3 hrs 55 mins |
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British Airways ATH ➝ LHR |
3 hrs 55 mins |
Flight time from Athens to London via Paris • ATH to LHR via CDG
Flight duration from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Charles De Gaulle Airport, France on Air France flight is 6 hours 20 minutes
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ATH to CDG 3 hrs 35 mins |
CDG Waiting Time 1 hr 15 mins |
CDG to LHR 1 hr 30 mins |
Total Duration: 6 hrs 20 mins |
Flight time from Athens to London via Munich • ATH to LHR via MUC
Flight duration from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Germany on Lufthansa flight is 5 hours 50 minutes
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ATH to MUC 2 hrs 40 mins |
MUC Waiting Time 1 hr 5 mins |
MUC to LHR 2 hrs 5 mins |
Total Duration: 5 hrs 50 mins |
How long does it take to fly from Athens to London?
Non-stop flight time from Athens to London is between 3 hrs 45 mins to 4 hrs 15 mins depending on the aircraft's cruising speed, technical condition and weather/wind speed..
Direct flights from Athens to London with stop-over takes between 5 hours to 7 hours based on stopover city.
This is the average non-stop flight time from Athens to any of the 4 airports in London.
Apparently, connecting flights and direct flights with stopover take longer time than non-stop flights. In such cases, Athens - London flight time depend on the layover destination specified by your airline or the one you choose while booking your ticket.
Waiting time at stopover destination while flying from Athens to London is between 5 hours to 7 hours based on airline you choose.
Flight time from Athens, Greece to airports near London, United Kingdom
Direct flight and one stop flight time from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, Athens to airports nearest to London is given in the table below
| Journey | Destination Airports | Duration | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATH - BHX | Birmingham, Birmingham International Airport | 6 hrs 15 mins | 1 Stop |
| ATH - BOH | Bournemouth, Bournemouth International Airport | 7 hrs 40 mins | 1 Stop |
| ATH - BRS | Bristol, Bristol Airport | 6 hrs 50 mins | 1 Stop |
| ATH - CWL | Cardiff, Cardiff Airport | 6 hrs 35 mins | 1 Stop |
| ATH - EMA | Derby, East Midlands Airport | 25 hrs 30 mins | 1 Stop |
Airlines operating flights between Athens and London
- Aegean Airlines
- British Airways
Athens time is 2 hours ahead of London
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Current time in Athens, Greece : Sat, 23 May, 2026, |
03:14 AM | |
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Current time in London, United Kingdom :, Sat, 23 May, 2026, |
01:14 AM |
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ATH to LHR Flight - Athens Airport to London Airport Flight Route Map
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