Cheap Flights from London (LCY) to Athens (ATH)

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Flight deals from London City Airport to Athens International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London City Airport to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $357. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London City to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London City to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in November.

London City to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London City to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

London to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$335
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from London City to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London City to Athens International is $335. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London City to Athens International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $335.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from London City to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from London City to Athens International is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London City Airport to Athens International Airport on Saturday, 21 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London City Airport and Athens International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens two hours ahead of London.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LCY to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LCY and ATH:

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $178. A round-trip ticket is currently $335. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from LCY to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from London City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LCY to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)

  • 74.57% of flights taking off from London City Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central London to London City Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to LCY? If you're boarding an early flight from London City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from London City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Athens in January.

  • Lock in your flight from London City Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LCY to ATH around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Greece

  • Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.

  • Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.

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