Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Athens International Airport (ATH).Opens in a new tab or window Also known as Eleftherios Venizelos, it is the largest international airport in Greece, serving the city of Athens and region of Attica. Located 33km away from Athens city centre.
Arriving in Athens
When your flight arrives in Athens you’ll be welcomed by the staff the airport to get your visit off to the right start.
Getting into Athens from Athens Airport
With a wide range of transport options available at Athens Airport, travelling into the city centre is easy. Choose from metro, buses, taxi, private transfer, hotel shuttle, car rental or Uber. Athens airport subway is the best choice for public transport. Fast and frequent services make Athens metro a very popular transportation option. Just a 5-minute walk from the terminal, the airport train station building is located at the departures level and takes about 40 minutes to get to Syntagma Square. If you are looking for a cheaper option, then take the Athens airport bus X95 and will get you to Syntagma Square in downtown Athens in about 60 minutes, depending on traffic. Athens airport taxis are the most convenient way to reach Athens city centre. The yellow Athens airport taxis are lined up at the official taxi rank, outside exit 3 of the arrivals level. The journey takes about 35 to 40 minutes, or you can request an Uber. If you are after comfort, it's possible to organise a private airport transfer or you may wish to rent a car. There are a range of car rental companies available at the airport, depending on the car that suits your needs.
Getting around Athens
Getting around Athens is easy, with plenty of transport options to suit your needs. Choose from metro, bus, tram, taxis, Uber, on foot and bikes. Traveling on foot is a great way to get a vibe of the city and take in the sights, especially since many of the main attractions are located in central Athens. The metro is the quickest and easiest way to get around Athens. Although it can be challenging to read the metro signs that are sometimes may appear only in Greek, it's quite straightforward as there are only three lines, making it easy to navigate. The major transfer points are at Omonia, Syntagma and Monastiraki. Key stops include Acropoli (for the Acropolis) and Thissio (for Kerameikos). Most of Athens is covered by a vast network of buses, they are tourist friendly with screens showing upcoming stops in Greek and English. There is scenic tram that runs from Syntagma Station to the beach. It's best to by an Athena Card to use on all means of public transport. Taxis are available and relatively inexpensive, to take you to where you need to go and be sure to have the meter turned on. You may like to join a bike tour and cycle along the path down to the seaside. As there is a lot of traffic and narrow streets, it’s best not to hire a car in Athens, though might be useful if you are heading out of Athens.
