Spata-Artemida to London, Essex (ATH–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR14
FR Ryanair
73H
5:40 AM
EET
7:35 AM
GMT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9285
FR Ryanair
73H
2:05 PM
EET
4:00 PM
GMT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR52
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:22 PM
EET T2
12:17 AM+1
GMT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR15
FR Ryanair
7M8
9:05 AM
GMT
3:00 PM
EET
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9284
FR Ryanair
7M8
2:55 PM
GMT T1
8:50 PM
EET
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR53
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:15 PM
GMT
11:10 PM
EET
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Spata-Artemida to London, Essex
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,496 mi 3h 55m nonstop -2h behind 51 1-stop hubs

ATH–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,496 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATH–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 15 73H, 7M8 3h55
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATH to STN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATH to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,718
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Spata-Artemida.
ATH: EET · STN: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 4:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
1,496 mi / 2,408 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to ATH

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

Key statistics for the Spata-Artemida to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,496 mi / 2,408 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: ATH
IATA / ICAOATH / LGAV
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr31.8M
Elevation308 ft / 94 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATH to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 3h 55m. The route covers 1,496 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from ATH to STN. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EIN, SSH, OSL, AMS, BER, SKG, KTW, TIA, BLQ, PRG, ZAG, OTP, SOF, DUB, MXP, WMI, RAK, KRK, DOH, HAM, BUD, BCN, BGY, MLA, EWR, YYZ, VCE, CPH, MRS, LUX, VIE, LHR, ADB, RIX, HEL, CDG, TLV, BTS, FCO, NAP, MAD, AGP, GVA, ARN, RMO, LIS, EDI, PFO, AMM, DXB and BSL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Spata-Artemida.
Yes, return flights from STN to ATH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATH to STN

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ATH to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATH to STN ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,496 miles (2,408 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via EIN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.