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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Athens flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Sky Express: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Athens. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Sky Express
• Aegean Airlines

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Athens usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Athens.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $252 round-trip, compared to $333 via a layover through Zurich (ZRH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $34–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Athens most commonly pass through:

• Zurich (ZRH) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) - 29% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the London Gatwick Airport to Athens route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $233 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $290, a difference of $57. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Athens route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Athens flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 8:55 am
• Latest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 10:05 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $252. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Athens takes 3h 40m, covering 1,486 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $98, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Aegean Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London Gatwick Airport to Athens flights are:

• Aegean Airlines: 95% on time
• easyJet: 74% on time
• Sky Express: 74% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 75% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Milan Malpensa (MXP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 47m, compared with 10h 04m via Zurich (ZRH).

Athens is 2 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Centauro
· Record go
· Europcar
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Athens range from $179 to $335, with an average of $252 over the past 12 months. Anything below $179 counts as a good deal.