Flights Athens → London
ATH → LHR
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 15.3/100 (medium), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating ATH-LHR
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Frequently asked questions about ATH-LHR
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.
