Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
London is two hours behind Athens and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 38 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, select the 00:50 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:05 with easyJet.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to LGW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. When you're ready to start your London adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of United Kingdom:
Most passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Sky Express is the most punctual carrier that offers ATH to LGW flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and LGW:
Zurich Airport
Firenze-Peretola Airport
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is 19 €. A return fare right now is 72 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATH to LGW.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights leaving from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to visit London. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to LGW sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.