Cheap flights to Athens 2024/2025 (2024)

A flight from London to Athens International Airport takes approximately three hours and 40 minutes.

Athens is a popular destination in the summer months between June and August. You could save by visiting in late spring instead, when the weather is sunny and you’ll be able to avoid the crowds. Have a look at our low fare finder to find out more.

There are lots of ways to make your trip to Athens fit your budget. It’s a very walkable city, so there’s no need to take a taxi to get to most places. When it comes to food, there are plenty of family-run restaurants dotted throughout the neighbourhoods where you can sample authentic Greek food at reasonable prices. There’s also a huge array of affordable street food to try here, from gyros to souvlakis.

It’s easy to get from Athens International Airport to the city centre by taxi, metro or bus. You can get there by taxi or metro in around 40 minutes, while the bus will usually take around an hour. Once you’re ready to explore, seeing the city is easy with the metro, tram, city bus and taxi networks. The metro connects you to various postcodes across the city, while the tram network connects the centre of Athens to the coastal suburbs. You can get around quickly via the city bus too, which runs through Athens’ centre to just outside the city.

This city is home to some of the most famous ancient ruins in the world, as well as a plethora of traditional tavernas, hip co*cktail bars and late-night cafes. It’s also a great base for heading into the nearby Cyclades and island-hopping around islands like Mykonos, Kimolos and Folegandros. While you’re here, wander the narrow, cobbled alleyways of Plaka, explore Varvakios Agora, Monastiraki’s bustling marketplace, or retreat from the buzz of the city into the tranquil National Gardens. You could even take a dip in the turquoise Saronic Gulf at one of Athens’ tiny coves just past Vouliagmeni Lake.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

If you travel to Greece with a valid British passport and stay for less than 90 days, a visa is not required.If you’re from a country outside the EU, you may need to apply for a visa in advance of your trip. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at theIATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.