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.
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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.