Spata-Artemida to London (ATH–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ATH–LHR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways, Aegean Airlines and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 1,508 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways Also: JL | 47 | 32A, 32N, 32Q | 3h55-4h10 | – | Oneworld | JL |
| A3 Aegean Airlines Also: SQ | 27 | 32N, 32Q | 3h50-4h | – | Star Alliance | SQ |
| SV Saudia | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Spata-Artemida
| Metric | ATH→LHR | JMK→LHR | JTR→LHR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATH | – | 84 mi | 136 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 88 | 16 | 10 |
| Flight time | 4h | 3h 55m | 4h 1m |
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · LHR: 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.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
ATH–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to LHR
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, Aegean Airlines and Saudia. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATH to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to LHR is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,508 miles (2,427 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 172 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias, Split Saint Jerome and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mykonos (JMK), Santorini Island (JTR) and Souda (CHQ).