Plan your United Kingdom holiday

United Kingdom from Greece

Direct flights, package deals and the best of United Kingdom for travellers from Greece.

Best time to visit

Monthly breakdown for Greece travellers planning a United Kingdom trip.

Best value
May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Peak season
Jul · Aug · Dec — Hotter, busier and more expensive

Getting there

Flight time
~3.5–4 h

From Greece

  • Athens (ATH)
  • Thessaloniki (SKG)
  • Heraklion (HER)

Arriving in United Kingdom

  • London Heathrow (LHR)
  • London Gatwick (LGW)
  • London Stansted (STN)
  • Manchester (MAN)
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Why the United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom is one of the most popular destinations for Greek travellers, drawing both students and short-break visitors to London. The city is home to some of the world's leading universities and welcomes thousands of Greek students each year.

London also hosts one of the largest Greek-Cypriot communities outside Greece and Cyprus, with areas such as Wood Green and Haringey retaining a strong presence of Greek shops, churches and restaurants, making the trip feel familiar to many visitors.

Since 2025, Greek citizens need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) to enter the United Kingdom, a simple electronic permit issued online before travel. The currency is the British pound (GBP), not the euro, which affects budget planning.

Where to stay

  • London — The capital hosts the majority of Greek student programmes, world-class museums and the country's largest Greek-Cypriot community.
  • Manchester — The UK's second city has a strong student scene, football heritage and direct flights from Athens.
  • Glasgow — Scotland's largest city stands out for its Victorian architecture and lively music scene.
  • Leeds — A city with a strong student character and one of Northern England's largest markets.
  • Newcastle upon Tyne — A north-east England city known for its nightlife and affordable low-cost flights.

The UK is generally pricier than many European destinations: a café meal costs around GBP 12-18, a mid-range double room in London typically starts from GBP 100-150 per night, and a single public transport fare (Oyster/contactless) costs around GBP 2.80.

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Package holidays vs booking independently

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Package holidays

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