$44 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 $44 for one-way flights and $87 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wizz Air UK
Thu, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 17
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$87 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$87
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from London to Athens, returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $87 found 6 hours ago
Wizz Air UK
Tue, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 20
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$88 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$88
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Tue, Nov 18 from London to Athens, returning Thu, Nov 20, priced at $88 found 9 hours ago
Wizz Air UK
Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 1
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$90 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$90
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Sat, Jan 31 from London to Athens, returning Sun, Feb 1, priced at $90 found 9 hours ago
Wizz Air UK
Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 18
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$99 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$99
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from London to Athens, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $99 found 12 hours ago
Wizz Air UK
Sat, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 30
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$100 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$100
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Sat, Nov 22 from London to Athens, returning Sun, Nov 30, priced at $100 found 12 hours ago
Wizz Air UK
Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 18
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$104 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$104
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Wizz Air UK flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from London to Athens, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $104 found 13 hours ago
Aegean
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$120 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from London to Athens, returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $120 found 4 hours ago
SKY express
Sat, Nov 22 - Tue, Nov 25
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$131 Roundtrip, just found
$131
Roundtrip
just found
Select SKY express flight, departing Sat, Nov 22 from London to Athens, returning Tue, Nov 25, priced at $131 just found
easyJet
Sun, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 11
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$133 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$133
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select easyJet flight, departing Sun, Sep 28 from London to Athens, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $133 found 3 days ago
Vueling Airlines
Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 22
LGW
London
ATH
Athens
$202 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Vueling Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from London to Athens, returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $202 found 5 days ago

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

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $87 - $290 per traveler.

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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 $286
ATH
Eleftherios Venizelos
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center28 min
Flights from $286
Flights from London (LGW) to Athens (ATH)
Origin airport
Gatwick
Destination airport
Eleftherios Venizelos
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air Baltic, ITA Airways, Iberia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Norwegian Air Sweden, SKY express, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air UK, easyJet
Roundtrip price
$87
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 January. 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 $44 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?
Discover the latest flight deals from LGW to ATH by entering your preferred travel dates and searching on Expedia. Easily compare prices by departure date if you have flexibility with your schedule and use handy filters to explore prices for your preferred journey. As a member of One Key™, our free loyalty program, you can use Price Tracking to watch fares and receive notifications if prices go up or down.
What is the cheapest month to fly from LGW to ATH?
Grab a low fare by booking your nonstop flight from LGW to ATH in October. You can find a one-way Wizz Air UK flight for $51 leaving on October 7 2025. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on July 4 2025 and remains unchanged.
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 LGW to ATH?
Right now, the cheapest airline offering one-way flights from LGW to ATH is Wizz Air UK. You can jet off on this route from $51. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from LGW on September 28 2025. Prices were last updated on July 4 2025 and have not changed since.
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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