Flights London → Athens
STN → ATH
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Athens, operating with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Athens opened in 2001 and serves over 24 million passengers annually.
The London (STN) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.1/100 (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 (STN) to Athens (ATH) heads south-east for about 2,408 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 26m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating STN-ATH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about STN-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: Ryanair.
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The London-Athens route is about 2,408 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.
