Flights London → Athens
STN → ATH
How long is the flight from London to Athens?
The flight from London (STN) to Athens (ATH) takes about 3h 26m. 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 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 8.8/100 (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) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
Airlines operating STN-ATH
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Frequently asked questions about STN-ATH
The flight from London (STN) to Athens (ATH) takes about 3h 26m. 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 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.
