Travelling from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens two hours ahead of London.
Your SEN to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Southend Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SEN and ATH include:
Geneve Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$74 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Southend Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $270. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from SEN to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from London Southend Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from SEN to ATH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Southend Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Southend Airport, 77.91% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Southend Airport is about 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SEN? If you're catching an early flight from London Southend Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late London Southend Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Southend Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from London Southend Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SEN to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its must-visit sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among the biggest draws.