Heathrow → Athens flight delays
HEATHROW → ATHENS · all airlines · 6,099 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
23%of the time, by +41 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
77%
Delayed 3h+
0.1%
Cancelled
0.4%
Avg when late
+41m
Were you delayed 3+ hours on this route?
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When does HEATHROW → ATHENS run late?
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Delays peak in September (41% late).
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → ATHENS?
Aegean Airlinesdelayed 23%
British Airways Plcdelayed 24%
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Athens flight delayed?
About 23% of HEATHROW → ATHENS flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 41 minutes when they do, based on 6,099 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → ATHENS?
Aegean Airlines, delayed 23% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → ATHENS?
September is the worst, with 41% of flights delayed, while March is the most reliable at 7%.
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