Flights from Athens, Greece to London, United Kingdom

London is the large, multicultural capital of the United Kingdom, home to a diverse range of people and has plenty to keep any visitor busy. You can begin by exploring the city’s regal history at Buckingham Palace, Horse Guard’s Parade and the Tower of London, then head into Soho for lunch at an alfresco café. Trafalgar Square, with its four large lions and fountains, is an impressive sight, as are Big Ben and the London Eye on the other side of the Thames. Shopping is a serious business in upmarket Knightsbridge, but you can always search for bargain clothing, gifts, and jewelry at Covent Garden or Camden Market.

Flying to London

1. Which airports serve Athens to London?

From Athens, planes bound for London leave Athens International Airport, a large facility which serves the Attica region. Flights from Athens into London can arrive at one of four airports, all of which deal with domestic and international flights. London Heathrow is situated 32km west of the city center, while Stanstead Airport is 64km north. Gatwick Airport is 45km south and London Luton Airport is 58km to the north of the capital. Each airport has excellent links into London.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Athens to London?

Most flights between Athens and London are scheduled by British Airways, but other operators like Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz also offer daily direct flights on this route.

3. How long is the flight?

The journey time between London and Athens is 3 hours and 55 minutes. Greece is 2 hours ahead of UK time.

4. Climate changes between Athens and London

As the hottest of all European capitals, Athens is bathed in sun for most of the year. Rainfall is infrequent, even in the slightly milder winter months. In London, the weather is highly seasonal, with warm springs, hotter summers, mild autumns and cool winters. British people expect rain at any time of year, but it is more common in spring and winter.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The Pound Sterling is the official UK currency, it is easy to obtain via an ATM, bank or foreign exchange bureau. Credit cards are a very popular form of payment and are accepted by almost all shops and restaurants. The UK issues a standard visitor visa of up to six months which can be obtained online, but these are not required by most European residents.

London Information

If you are coming from the warm sunshine of Athens, the slightly less predictable weather in London means that packing a sweater is vital!

You can choose a museum in London based on your interests, the imposing Natural History Museum has a large dinosaur exhibition, along with fossils, artifacts and taxidermy creatures from all over the world. Nearby, the Science Museum has a lunar module, alongside massive industrial pieces of machinery and smaller everyday objects. The two Tate Galleries house the largest collection of UK art treasures in the country, while Madame Tussauds lets you get up close to very lifelike waxworks of celebrities. In the evening, the O2 arena hosts concerts from world-famous stars or you can visit a theatre on Shaftsbury Avenue to see a musical or play. There are some great restaurants to enjoy in London, many ran by chefs that have found fame through television appearances. The choice of cuisines is huge. For dining, there is definitely something for everyone in London.