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Direct Flights to Greece from the UK

Direct flights from the UK to Greece make travel quick and convenient for both business and leisure travellers. With multiple nonstop routes operating daily, you can fly directly to Greece from major UK airports without the need for stopovers.

Greece is well connected to the UK year-round, offering easy access to key cities across the country.

Which UK Airports Offer Direct Flights to Greece

London Heathrow

London Gatwick

Manchester

Birmingham

Edinburgh

Bristol

Greece Cities You Can Fly to Direct from the UK

Athens

Flight Time: 3h 30m - 3h 50m

Airport: Athens International

Capital with the Acropolis and Parthenon.

Thessaloniki

Flight Time: 3h 15m - 3h 35m

Airport: Thessaloniki Macedonia

Second city with Byzantine heritage and lively waterfront.

Heraklion

Flight Time: 4h - 4h 15m

Airport: Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis

Gateway to Crete and the Minoan Palace of Knossos.

Rhodes

Flight Time: 4h - 4h 20m

Airport: Rhodes Diagoras

Island with medieval Old Town and sunny beaches.

Corfu

Flight Time: 3h 15m - 3h 30m

Airport: Corfu International

Ionian island with Venetian architecture and green landscapes.

Santorini

Flight Time: 3h 45m - 4h 05m

Airport: Santorini Airport

Famous for white-washed villages and stunning caldera views.

Mykonos

Flight Time: 3h 40m - 4h

Airport: Mykonos Airport

Party island with windmills and cosmopolitan nightlife.

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Chania

Flight Time: 4h 10m – 4h 30m

Airport: Chania International (CHQ)

Beautiful coastal city in Crete known for its Venetian harbour, beaches, and charming old town.

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Kalamata

Flight Time: 3h 30m – 3h 50m

Airport: Kalamata International (KLX)

A relaxed Greek city famous for olives, scenic coastline, and access to the Peloponnese region.

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Kefalonia

Flight Time: 3h 30m – 3h 45m

Airport: Kefalonia International (EFL)

A stunning island known for crystal-clear waters, Myrtos Beach, and peaceful landscapes.

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Kos

Flight Time: 4h 00m – 4h 20m

Airport: Kos International (KGS)

Popular island offering sandy beaches, ancient ruins, and lively resorts.

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Preveza

Flight Time: 3h 15m – 3h 30m

Airport: Aktion National (PVK)

Gateway to the Ionian coast, known for nearby beaches and easy access to Lefkada.

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Samos

Flight Time: 4h 00m – 4h 20m

Airport: Samos International (SMI)

Green and mountainous island famous for wine, beaches, and traditional villages.

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Skiathos

Flight Time: 3h 20m – 3h 40m

Airport: Skiathos International (JSI)

A lively island known for golden beaches, nightlife, and scenic coastal views.

Zakynthos

Flight Time: 3h 30m – 4h

Airport: Zakynthos International (ZTH)

A beautiful Greek island known for Navagio Beach, crystal-clear waters, and stunning coastal cliffs.

Airlines Flying Direct from the UK to Greece

British Airways

easyJet

Ryanair

Aegean Airlines

Jet2

Flight Time from the UK to Greece

Direct flights from the UK to Greece are relatively short. The average nonstop flight time is around 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes, depending on the UK departure airport and the Greece city you are flying to. Flights to northern Greece are generally slightly shorter than routes to southern regions.

Best Time to Fly Direct to Greece from the UK

Ideal Booking Time

6-8 weeks in advance for the lowest fares.

Cheapest Travel Months

October to April excluding Easter week for cheaper prices.

Avoiding Peak Periods

Avoid August peak season, Greek Easter, and major national holidays if travelling on a budget.

Direct Flights to Greece from the UK

Direct Flights to Greece from the UK

Which UK Airports Offer Direct Flights to Greece

Greece Cities You Can Fly to Direct from the UK

Athens

Thessaloniki

Heraklion

Rhodes

Corfu

Santorini

Mykonos

Chania

Kalamata

Kefalonia

Kos

Preveza

Samos

Skiathos

Zakynthos

Airlines Flying Direct from the UK to Greece

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Flight Time from the UK to Greece

Best Time to Fly Direct to Greece from the UK

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