Flights Athens → London
ATH → LHR
How long is the flight from Athens to London?
The flight from Athens (ATH) to London (LHR) takes about 3h 27m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Athens to London, operating with a mix of Airbus A321, Airbus A320, and Boeing 767 aircraft. The airport in Athens, where the journey originates, has been open since 2001, serving as a gateway to one of Europe's most historic cities. The destination city, London, sees an impressive number of passengers annually at its airports, totaling 83,884,572.
The Athens (ATH) → London (LHR) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Athens (ATH) to London (LHR) heads north-west for about 2,427 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 27m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating ATH-LHR
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Frequently asked questions about ATH-LHR
The flight from Athens (ATH) to London (LHR) takes about 3h 27m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Aegean Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways.
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The Athens-London route is about 2,427 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
