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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Athens International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.60 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Apr, returning Sat, 3 May.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and easyJet.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 27 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Athens International on Sat, 3 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 60 €, select.
Athens.63 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Sat, 17 May.Return flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Athens International on Sat, 17 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 63 €, select.
Athens.72 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Athens International on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 72 €, select.
Athens.74 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Athens International on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 74 €, select.
Athens.74 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Sun, 7 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Athens International on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 74 €, select.
Athens.74 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Athens International on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 74 €, select.
Athens.74 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Athens International on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 74 €, select.
Athens.74 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Sun, 7 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air UK departs from Athens International on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 74 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from 127 €
May
from 63 €
Jun
from 87 €
Jul
from 117 €
Aug
from 169 €
Sep
from 125 €
Oct
from 94 €
Nov
from 76 €
Dec
from 74 €
Jan
from 74 €
Feb
from 74 €
Mar
from 72 €

Direct flights from London Gatwick to Athens International

London Gatwick to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

London to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found60 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineeasyJet
Average flights per week29

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Athens International is 60 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Athens International.
easyJet, SKY express and Wizz Air UK fly direct from London Gatwick to Athens International.
As of April 2025, there are 29 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Athens International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Athens International Airport on Sunday, 27 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air UK offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.

  • Athens is two hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Every week, there are 229 London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, go for the 05:15 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:15 with easyJet.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LGW to ATH flight.

  • Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • With direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Athens (and then other parts of Greece) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.

  • Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to ATH flights. An exceptional 84.62% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and ATH:

    • Innsbruck Airport

    • Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport

    • Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is 39 €. A return plane ticket right now is 60 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to ATH, book your trip ten months before your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • 69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:

  • Explore without limits with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and discover more of Athens and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.

  • Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.

Explore more of Greece

  • Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.

  • Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.

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