Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Demokritos Airport (AXD): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LHR to AXD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd love to discover another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Demokritos Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is a sought-after stop between LHR and AXD.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Demokritos Airport (AXD)
R 2,715 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Demokritos Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,340. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LHR to AXD, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Demokritos Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Demokritos Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Demokritos Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Demokritos Airport (AXD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Demokritos Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AXD instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Demokritos Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Budget or Drive and venture far and wide through Alexandroupolis Dimokritos and beyond.
Book your vehicle from Demokritos Airport several weeks in advance to lock in the best possible deal. If you're going away during a peak period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Demokritos Airport (AXD) to central Alexandroupolis Dimokritos
From Demokritos Airport, Alexandroupolis Dimokritos is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Demokritos Airport (AXD)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Demokritos Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Alexandroupolis Dimokritos in February.
The warmest month in Alexandroupolis Dimokritos is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Demokritos Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to AXD in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Alexandroupolis Dimokritos, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey about 370 kilometres south-west to Athens to check off its popular sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Greece, consider Thessaloniki, roughly 241 kilometres west of Alexandroupolis Dimokritos. Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are key highlights.