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

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1,496 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 14m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR14
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:55 AM
EEST T2
8:45 AM
BST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1408
LS Jet2.com
73H
3:10 PM
EEST T3
4:37 PM
BST
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR52
FR Ryanair
73H
5:25 PM
EEST T2
7:15 PM
BST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR15
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:20 AM
BST
11:55 AM
EEST
3h 35m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1407
LS Jet2.com
73H
8:00 AM
BST
1:45 PM
EEST
3h 45m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR53
FR Ryanair
73H
3:15 PM
BST T1
8:50 PM
EEST
3h 35m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SKG Thessaloniki 5h 25m 6EA3EK FRLS Thessaloniki (SKG) to London, Essex flights
JTR Santorini Island 5h 40m A3EKEY FRLS Santorini Island (JTR) to London, Essex flights
ZAG Velika Gorica 5h 50m A3V7 FR Velika Gorica (ZAG) to London, Essex flights
CHQ Souda 5h 50m A3EKEY FRLS Souda (CHQ) to London, Essex flights
KGS Kos Island 5h 55m A3EKEY BYFRLS Kos Island (KGS) to London, Essex flights
OTP Otopeni 5h 56m A3ROW4 FR Otopeni (OTP) to London, Essex flights
MLA Valletta 5h 58m 6EA3FR FRLS Valletta (MLA) to London, Essex flights
BER Berlin 6h A3BTFR FRRK Berlin (BER) to London, Essex flights
HER Heraklion 6h 6EA3EK BYLS Heraklion (HER) to London, Essex flights
RHO Rhodes 6h A3EKEY BYFRLS Rhodes (RHO) to London, Essex flights
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Spata-Artemida to London, Essex
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,496 mi 3h 50m nonstop -2h behind

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 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATH–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 8 73H, 7M8 3h50
LS Jet2.com 2 73H 3h27
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR, LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (10 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
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATH to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
85
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,901
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.

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Spata-Artemida

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric ATH→STN JSI→STN KLX→STN
Distance from ATH 89 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 10 4 2
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 43m 3h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of ATH with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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 50m gate to gate.
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 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,496 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ATH to STN: Ryanair and Jet2.com.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Thessaloniki Macedonia, Santorini and Zagreb Franjo Tuđman.
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.
Nearby alternatives include JSI, KLX and JTR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 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 is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,496 miles (2,408 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Thessaloniki Macedonia, Santorini and Zagreb Franjo Tuđman. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Skiathos (JSI), Kalamata (KLX) and Santorini Island (JTR).