Athens from London, 23 – 25 Oct: £733 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- A 9.2-rated apartment for 2 nights at $154
- Highs of 70–74°F, with a 13–19% chance of rain
- The fare is $37 per person below the highest we saw
The catch: The flight has one stop and takes 9h 5m from Stansted, hold luggage is about $160 for two, and none of the three hotels offers free cancellation.
Worth it if you'll give up Friday to a one-stop flight for two days in Athens; skip it if you only want a quick direct flight.
Worth it if you don't mind a one-stop flight for a two-night city break. The trip costs $971 for two, all in: the flights at $789 and the ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou apartment at $154, plus $28 in property fees, with taxes and fees included. You'd go Friday to Sunday, Oct 23–25, 2026, for 2 nights, flying FR from Stansted with one stop each way.
The total, before you go
£733 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £596 |
| ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £116 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £21 |
| The total, before you go | £733 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£28 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Ryanair, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£298 per person, return
£596 for two, taxes and fees included · Ryanair · 1 stop · 9h 5m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:45 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 2:20 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 6:05 PM – Sun, Oct 25, 9:35 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | £298 | 1 stop | 9h 5m |
| easyJet | £311 | 1 stop | 9h 15m |
| Ryanair | £298 | 1 stop | 11h 40m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 02:09 BST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $395 per person, the fare is $37 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, which is 9% under the top of the 12 offers we checked. With the apartment, the whole trip is $971 for two, and that total includes taxes and the $28 property fee. Hold luggage and spending money aren't included. Late October is mild here, with highs of 74°F on Friday and 70°F on Sunday, lows of 57–60°F and only a 13–19% chance of rain. Skies look overcast, with some drizzle possible on Sunday. That's good weather for climbing the Acropolis or wandering round Plaka without the summer heat. Your flight lands on Friday at 2:20 PM, so you get Friday evening, all of Saturday and most of Sunday before the 6:05 PM return flight. Prices were all-in when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a quick city weekend built around history and food. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk and are happy with a full Saturday: ancient ruins in the morning, a museum, a hill at sunset and a long mezze dinner. The pace is brisk because there are only two nights. Pick a few sights, leave room for a rooftop drink and don't try to see the whole city.
Weather in Athens, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 70–74°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 74 °F | 57 °F | 19% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 72 °F | 57 °F | 17% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 70 °F | 60 °F | 13% |
Where to stay in Athens
Our best-value pick is ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou, a One-Bedroom Apartment in Kallithea. It's $154 for the 2 nights ($77 a night) plus $28 in property fees, and it scores 9.2, though that's from only 18 reviews. Anthem Suites & Spa in Kallimarmaro is the top-rated choice at 9.5 from 184 reviews. A Superior Double Room there costs $326 for the stay plus $55 in property fees. Ancient Agora Plaka is in Monastiraki, inside the Plaka / Monastiraki old quarter beneath the Acropolis, with markets and rooftop views. It scores 7.8 from 792 reviews and costs $310 for the stay plus $51 in property fees. All three are room only, and none offers free cancellation. Koukaki is another good area to know about: it has local cafés a few minutes' walk from the Acropolis Museum.
ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou
£116 for 2 nights, two guests · £58 a night
See roomsAnthem Suites & Spa
£246 for 2 nights, two guests · £123 a night
See roomsAncient Agora Plaka
£234 for 2 nights, two guests · £117 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Athens for these dates
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Where in Athens
- Plaka / Monastiraki: The old quarter under the Acropolis, markets and rooftop views.
- Koukaki: Local cafés a few minutes' walk from the Acropolis Museum.
- Syntagma / Kolonaki: Grand hotels, shopping and the metro to the airport.
- Psyrri: Street art, mezze bars and nightlife.
- Athens Riviera (Glyfada / Vouliagmeni): Beaches and seaside hotels 30 minutes from the centre.
What to do in Athens
- Climb the Acropolis early, then visit the Acropolis Museum
- Watch the sunset from Lycabettus Hill on Saturday
- Have mezze and ouzo in Psyrri among the street art and bars
- See the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma
- With a spare half day, take a trip to Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon
Also worth it
- Day trip to Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon
- Swim at Vouliagmeni on the Athens Riviera
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Getting there and around
| Airports in London | Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN), London City (LCY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Athens | Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) |
| Flight time | 9h 5m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,486 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
What 2 nights in Athens costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £596 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou) | £116 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £272 |
| Total for two | £984 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: London to Athens
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £298 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £247 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United Kingdom need a valid passport for Athens; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: euro (EUR).
- You'll need a passport for this trip.
- Greece uses the euro, and Athens is 2 hours ahead of London.
- The outbound FR flight leaves Stansted at 8:45 AM, makes one stop and takes 9h 5m.
- The return flight leaves Athens on Sunday at 6:05 PM and lands at 9:35 PM.
- The hotel prices are room only, none of the three has free cancellation, and hold luggage adds about $160 for two.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
It's worth it if a one-stop flight doesn't bother you. The total is $971 for two, the apartment scores 9.2 and highs are 70–74°F. The catch is a 9h 5m outbound flight for a 2-night stay.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $971 all in: $789 for the flights, $154 for 2 nights at ANDIE Kallithea Filaretou and $28 in property fees, with taxes included. Hold luggage (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra.
What's the weather like?
The forecast has highs of 74°F on Friday, 72°F on Saturday and 70°F on Sunday, with lows of 57–60°F. The chance of rain is 13–19%, skies look overcast and Sunday could bring drizzle.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for the main sights. You land on Friday at 2:20 PM and fly home on Sunday at 6:05 PM, so you have Saturday for the Acropolis, the museum and Lycabettus Hill at sunset.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you'll need a passport. Greece uses the euro, and Athens is 2 hours ahead of London.
How do I get from the airport?
The metro runs between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and Syntagma, in the city centre.
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