Flying from London to Samos Airport (SMI): What you need to know
London's main base, London Stansted Airport (STN), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from London to Samos Airport (SMI).
Samos Airport is located in Samos. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from London to SMI. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from London to SMI departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Samos Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
68% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Samos Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and SMI:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to SMI flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Kick off your adventure at London Stansted Airport (STN) and fly straight to your destination without layovers. You can book direct flights from London to Samos Airport out of here.
Set off from STN with Jet2. This trusted airline offers direct London to SMI plane tickets.
Jet2 is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to SMI.
Book a plane ticket from London to Samos Airport (SMI) out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and SMI include:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Samos Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 65%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Samos Airport (SMI)
Have a late flight from London to Samos Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near SMI and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Grab a Samos Airport rental car and discover Samos and beyond with your own set of wheels. Exer Rent A Car, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week before your London to Samos Airport flight.
Getting from Samos Airport (SMI) to central Samos
Samos Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Samos. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Samos Airport (SMI)
$142 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Samos Airport. A return flight starts at $299. These fares can change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to SMI. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Samos Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Lock in a cheap flight from London to Samos Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Samos Airport (SMI)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Samos Airport (SMI). July is when most people visit Samos. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
Lock in a London to SMI plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Samos to range from 22ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Samos Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Samos
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Samos right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Samos Airport:
Your Samos trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Potokaki Beach, Glicorisa Beach and Pythagoreio Beach.
Explore more of Greece
Samos will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. Around 290 kilometres west of Samos, a visit to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 290 kilometres west of Samos, Acharnes is another essential stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Holy church of the Twelve Apostles, Amygdaleza Airsoft Field and Chapel of St. Minas the Wonder-worker.