$49 Cheap Flights from London (LGW) to Athens (ATH)

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Popular airlines from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens Intl. Airport (ATH)

Cheap Flights from London to Athens (LGW-ATH)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $49 for one-way flights and $92 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

easyJet
Tue, Nov 25 - Fri, Dec 5
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$92 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$92
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select easyJet flight, departing Tue, Nov 25 from London to Athens, returning Fri, Dec 5, priced at $92 found 2 days ago
easyJet
Tue, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 5
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$93 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$93
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select easyJet flight, departing Tue, Dec 2 from London to Athens, returning Fri, Dec 5, priced at $93 found 1 day ago
easyJet
Fri, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 10
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$94 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$94
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select easyJet flight, departing Fri, Dec 5 from London to Athens, returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $94 found 1 day ago
easyJet
Fri, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 10
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$95 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$95
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select easyJet flight, departing Fri, Dec 5 from London to Athens, returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $95 found 1 day ago
easyJet
Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Jan 29
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$96 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$96
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select easyJet flight, departing Mon, Jan 26 from London to Athens, returning Thu, Jan 29, priced at $96 found 20 hours ago
easyJet
Fri, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 18
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$98 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select easyJet flight, departing Fri, Dec 12 from London to Athens, returning Thu, Dec 18, priced at $98 found 3 days ago
SKY express
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$114 Roundtrip, just found
$114
Roundtrip
just found
Select SKY express flight, departing Mon, Feb 23 from London to Athens, returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at $114 just found
Aegean
Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$119 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$119
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Fri, Dec 5 from London to Athens, returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $119 found 4 days ago
Vueling Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$167 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Vueling Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from London to Athens, returning Mon, Jan 19, priced at $167 found 1 day ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$248 Roundtrip, just found
$248
Roundtrip
just found
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from London to Athens, returning Wed, Jan 14, priced at $248 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from London (LGW) to Athens (ATH)

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From $85 - $225 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Athens

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Eleftherios Venizelos ATH. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 28 minutes. Flights from $529
ATH
Eleftherios Venizelos
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center28 min
Flights from $529
Flights from London (LGW) to Athens (ATH)
Origin airport
Gatwick
Destination airport
Eleftherios Venizelos
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Iberia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Norwegian Air Sweden, SKY express, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines, easyJet
Roundtrip price
$92
Distance
1486 mi
Average flight time
5 hours 41 mins

London to Athens Flights

The cheapest times to fly from London to Athens

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from London to Athens are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from London to Athens with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from London to Athens

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from London to Athens: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from London to Athens

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from London to Athens in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $49 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap London to Athens flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your London to Athens airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) cost?
Grab a cheap one-way flight from $49 or cheap return flight from $92 from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)?
The cheapest month to fly from LGW to ATH is November, when demand is low. Off-peak season is usually when you'll find lower airfares between these airports.
Which airlines fly direct from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)?
Avoid the detours and fly straight to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) from Gatwick Airport (LGW) with 4 airlines, including:

  • Sky Express
  • EasyJet
  • Aegean Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)?
While prices can change depending on your travel dates, Aegean Airlines and Wizz Air UK are go-to choices for flights between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH). You can also compare airlines on Expedia and use the "Sort by" filter to find the best deal for your LGW to ATH flight.
How many flights per day from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)?
When taking off from Gatwick Airport (LGW), you'll have a choice from an average of 2 daily nonstop flights to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)?
More people fly between LGW and ATH at 1 PM than at any other time of day. Rather go when it's quieter? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and there's a chance you'll save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from LGW to ATH?
If you travel on a Thursday, you'll get the largest range of choices for flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH).
What is the earliest flight from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)?
Gatwick Airport (LGW)'s earliest flight to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) takes off at approximately 7:30AM UTC+0. With a flight time of 3h 40m, you'll touch down at around 1:10PM UTC+2.
How long does it take to fly from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)?
Flights from LGW to ATH have an average travel time of 3 hours and 36 minutes. The distance between the two is 1,500 mi.
What airline has the least delays from LGW to ATH?
Aegean Airlines has the best performance for on-time direct flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH), with an on-time score of 100%. Use the Expedia App to check your flight schedule before you take off and get immediate updates about any trip changes.
What is the best time to fly from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)?
Select a flight from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the likelihood of delays. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Athens from Gatwick Airport (LGW)?
Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) is the only airport in Athens with direct flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW). Consider your options and find cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from LGW to ATH just before your trip is generally more expensive. However, if you're flexible with your departure dates and times, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a LGW to ATH flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a LGW to ATH flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. What's more, having everything in one convenient place will take the stress out of planning your trip. Just pick your flights and select from our extensive range of hotels, then tailor your trip with other add-ons like tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)?
In most instances, you can cancel or modify your LGW to ATH flight. However, additional fees may apply, especially if your booking was made over 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's rules and fees on flight changes, or if you'd like further details, go to our Customer Service portal.

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