Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport takes an average of 3 hours 39 minutes. The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is 2 hours ahead of London.
Each week, there are 229 flights from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The earliest flight from LGW to ATH is at 00:50 and the latest is at 22:05.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a number of airlines providing direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Athens holiday and discover this part of Greece, these top carriers fly the LGW to ATH route:
If you want a stopover for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between LGW and ATH:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Mikonos Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Greece. Visa regulations can vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before reserving your cheap ticket from LGW to ATH, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is Rs11,312. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs19,147. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 1 month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flights from LGW to ATH.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Located around 80 kilometres from central London, London Gatwick Airport can be reached in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want an easy way to start to your travels? Stay near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 37 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 59 minutes.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from LGW to ATH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Athens
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best stays in Athens right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from LGW to ATH:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are highlights which should be on any good Athens itinerary.
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