Journey from the UK
How long is the flight to Greece?
About 3h 30m from London3 to 6 hoursChecked 22 October 2026
About 3 hours to Corfu, 3½ to Athens and 3¾ to 4 hours to Crete, Rhodes and Kos. Greece is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
- Under 3 hours
- 3 to 6 hours
- 6 to 10 hours
- 10 hours or more
Rating3 to 6 hours
Areas covered6 on this page
Most island airports only have direct UK flights from about May to October. In winter, fly to Athens and connect.
Flight times from London
- Corfu (CFU)3 to 6 hours
About 3 hours.
- Zante (ZTH) and Kefalonia (EFL)3 to 6 hours
About 3¼ hours.
- Athens (ATH)3 to 6 hours
About 3½ hours.
- Crete (HER, CHQ)3 to 6 hours
About 3¾ to 4 hours.
- Rhodes (RHO) and Kos (KGS)3 to 6 hours
About 4 hours.
- Santorini (JTR) and Mykonos (JMK)3 to 6 hours
About 3¾ hours, mostly summer flights.
The journey at a glance
Flight from LondonAbout 3h 30m
Distance2,425 km
Time difference+2 h
Main airportATH
Straight-line estimate for a direct flight from Heathrow. Real flights often take longer.
Before you go
- Island flights fill up for school holidays, so book early for August.
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Questions people ask
Is there a time difference with Greece?
Yes: Greece is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
Can you fly direct to the Greek islands in winter?
Rarely. Most direct island flights run from spring to autumn.