Flights London → Athens
LGW → ATH
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Athens, operating with Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. The destination airport, which opened in 2001, serves over 24 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel in the region.
The London (LGW) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Athens: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Athens (ATH) heads south-east for about 2,393 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 25m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Athens it is 2.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating LGW-ATH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-ATH
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 1 airline: easyJet.
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The London-Athens route is about 2,393 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
