Samos Island to London, Essex (SMI–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SMI Airport Page →
1,620 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 50m ago
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
→
LS1624
LS Jet2.com
73H
2:45 PM
EEST
4:50 PM
BST
4h 5m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
LS1623
LS Jet2.com
73H
6:55 AM
BST T1
12:50 PM
EEST
3h 55m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 8 hubs
ATH Spata-Artemida 5h 40m A3EKGQ → FRLS Spata-Artemida (ATH) to London, Essex flights
RHO Rhodes 6h GQ → BYFRLS Rhodes (RHO) to London, Essex flights
AMS Amsterdam 7h 25m CDHVOR → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London, Essex flights
PRG Prague 7h 30m QS → FR Prague (PRG) to London, Essex flights
SKG Thessaloniki 9h 45m A3GQ → FRLS Thessaloniki (SKG) to London, Essex flights
VIE Vienna 14h 59m OS → FR Vienna (VIE) to London, Essex flights
MJT Mytilene ~6h CD → LS Mytilene (MJT) to London, Essex flights
MXP Ferno (VA) ~6h 35m NO → FRRK Ferno (VA) (MXP) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Samos Island to London, Essex
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,620 mi 4h 5m nonstop -2h behind

SMI–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jet2.com leads the route. The flight covers 1,620 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SMI Routes STN Routes SMI Live Flights STN Live Flights
All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Samos Island flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMI–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 2 73H 4h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMI to STN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMI to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
ATH ~5h 40m MJT ~6h 0m RHO ~6h 0m MXP ~6h 35m AMS ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
931
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Samos Island

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric SMI→STN ADB→STN BJV→STN
Distance from SMI – 44 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 3
Weekly flights 2 22 8
Flight time 4h 5m 3h 50m 4h 10m
Gaziemir (ADB) to London, Essex flights · Bodrum (BJV) to London, Essex flights · Kos Island (KGS) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMI with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Samos Island.
SMI: EEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Samos Island, it's 4:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
1,620 mi / 2,606 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SMI–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Samos Island to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,620 mi / 2,606 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMI
Full nameSamos Airport
IATA / ICAOSMI / LGSM
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMI to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Samos Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 4h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,620 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SMI to STN: Jet2.com.
This route has limited weekly 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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Rhodes and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Samos Island.
Yes, return flights from STN to SMI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ADB, BJV and KGS. 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 SMI to STN

Samos Airport (SMI) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2.com. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMI to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMI to STN is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,620 miles (2,606 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Rhodes and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gaziemir (ADB), Bodrum (BJV) and Kos Island (KGS).