Spata-Artemida to London (ATH–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ATH–LGW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Big Sky Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,487 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 18 | 319, 320 | 3h22-4h10 | – | – | – |
| GQ Big Sky Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 4h05 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 1 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Spata-Artemida
| Metric | ATH→LGW | JMK→LGW | JSI→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATH | – | 84 mi | 89 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | 10 | 8 |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 4h | 3h 30m |
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 4:00 PM in London.
Greek passport holders do not need a visa for the UK for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2, 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 20, allows multiple entries over 2 years, and is linked to your passport. Apply through the UK ETA app. Most approvals come through within minutes.
A valid passport is required. Greek national ID cards are not accepted for UK entry.
Metro Line 3 (blue line) connects Monastiraki and Syntagma stations in central Athens to the airport in 40 minutes for €10 one-way (€18 return, valid 48 hours). Trains run every 30 minutes from roughly 05:30 to midnight. Suburban rail (Proastiakos) also serves the airport, useful from Piraeus and the northern suburbs.
Express buses (X93 to Kifissos Bus Terminal, X95 to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus) run 24/7 for €6.20 and take 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis from the city centre are metered with a flat rate of €40 (day) or €55 (night/holidays) from the airport to downtown. Ride-shares are limited; metered taxis are the standard option.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
ATH–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to LGW
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet, Big Sky Airlines, British Airways and Aegean Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ATH to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to LGW is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,487 miles (2,393 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Thessaloniki Macedonia, Kefallinia and Skiathos Island National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mykonos (JMK), Skiathos (JSI) and Kalamata (KLX).