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

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 8:54 am
• Latest: departs at 6:20 pm and lands at 9:59 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 39m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Athens takes 3h 39m, 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.

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Athens range from $200 to $359, with an average of $272 over the past 12 months. Anything below $200 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $272 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $143 round-trip via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared to $273 for nonstop.

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

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$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.

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%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $75, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 1h 56m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Zurich (ZRH) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Athens. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $248 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $314, a difference of $66.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• easyJet
• Sky Express
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 49m, compared with 6h 57m via Venice Marco Polo (VCE) and 7h 25m via Istanbul (IST).

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.

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

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.