Spata-Artemida to London, Essex (ATH–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ATH–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,496 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 8 | 73H | 3h50 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 2 | 73H | 3h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London, Essex from Spata-Artemida
| Metric | ATH→STN | JSI→STN | JTR→STN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATH | – | 89 mi | 136 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 40m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · STN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 4:00 PM in London, Essex.
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.
ATH–STN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to STN
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ATH to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to STN ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,496 miles (2,408 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ZAG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Skiathos (JSI), Santorini Island (JTR) and Mytilene (MJT).