Traveling from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Luton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens two hours ahead of London.
You can choose from eight weekly London Luton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Wizz Air UK is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 17:50.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LTN to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Luton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Most travelers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Luton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LTN and ATH include:
Geneve Airport
Mikonos Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$31 is currently the best price for a one-way London Luton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start at $57. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from LTN to ATH, reserve your journey seven months before your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Luton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LTN to ATH.
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Handy information about London Luton Airport (LTN)
72.75% of flights that leave from London Luton Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to London Luton Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Luton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LTN:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Luton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
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Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometers from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from London Luton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from London Luton Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LTN to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometers away to the north, well-known attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.