Athens International Commercial Airport is called Eleftherios Venizelos, named after former Greek Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), who championed aviation in Greece. The airport is operated as a private company with 45% state participation.
It is located about 30 kilometers east of the city center and was opened in 2001. The airport is divided into two areas, Area A, the non-Schengen area, and Area B, the Schengen area.
Eleftherios Venizelos has 2 runways and a main terminal and a satellite terminal located between the two runways. It handles over 20 million passengers per year, and 25.5 million in 2019. This makes Athens the 26th busiest airport in Europe.
Arrivals and Departures at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport Athens
- Arrival Times - Arrivals
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- Departure Times - Departures
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Flights to Eleftherios Venizelos Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is the home airport and hub of Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air. In total, about 60 airlines fly to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport in Athens.
- Airlines at the Airport
The airlines are distributed between the two terminals. Terminal A handles all flights to or from non-Schengen countries, while Terminal B handles all flights to and from the Schengen area.
Athens Airport is an important hub for Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air. In addition, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Ryanair, easyJet, Air China, Amerikan Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, Emirates, Quatar and KLM, among others, fly to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.
- Flight Connections
In addition to domestic connections to various cities in Greece, Eleftherios Venizelos serves international flights within Europe as well as intercontinental routes in Africa, Asia and North America. However, the majority of passenger traffic is on intra-European routes.
The main domestic Greek connection is Thessaloniki, which is served by Olympic Air.
Airport Transfers
- Car
Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is located in the east of Athens. A feeder road leads to the Attiki Odos highway (A6), the highway is toll. In addition, there is a toll-free country road that leads to the airport.
- Public Transportation
There is a metro and a suburban train connection to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. For more details, see the Public Transportation section.
- Airport Bus
From Athens Syntagma Square there is the Airport Express Bus X95 to Athens Airport. The trip takes about 1 hour and costs 5 euros.
- Private Transfers
Several companies offer airport transfers by limousine, where the chauffeur picks up the guest at the gate. For more details, please refer to the relevant websites such as MozartLimousines.com
- Taxis
A ride from the airport to the center of Athens is fixed at a flat rate of 38, -- euros. During the night tariff the trip costs 54, -- Euro.
- Rent a Bus at the Airport
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Public Transport
- Metro
Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is connected to the Athens metro network. Blue line number 1 connects Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with Syntagma Square or Monastiraki in downtown Athens.
Those who want to get from the airport to the Athens-Larissa main station can change at the Syntagma stop.
The metro ticket costs 10 euros, the travel time from the metro stations is about 40 minutes.
- Suburban Train - Proastiakos
The suburban train runs from the airport to the city center, the trip takes about 40 minutes. At the Douk Plakentias suburban train station there is a possibility to change to metro line 3, blue line.
- Airport Bus
From Athens Syntagma Square there is the Airport Express Bus X95 to Athens Airport. The trip takes about 1 hour and costs 5 euros.
- Express Bus
Line X96 goes from the airport to Piraeus Port, line X93 goes to Kiffisos Bus Station and line X97 goes to Dafni Metro Station.
Express bus stops are located on the arrivals level between exits 4 and 5.
- Regional Bus
The airport is served by regional buses of the KTEL Express company, which currently offer connections to Rafina, Markopoulo, Lavrio, Kalyvia and Keratea.
Taxis and Uber
- Taxi
In Greece, taxi fares are set by the authorities of cities or counties. The taxi fare for Athens was last set in July 2015 and published in the official fare ordinance.
Taxi drivers in Athens have a bad reputation, not entirely without reason. Many take an overpriced fare or drive a route that is far too long.
Be sure to only get into a licensed vehicle with the "Taxi" sign clearly displayed on the roof. Get help ordering a cab or use an online tool.
The basic charge for taxis in Athens is 1.29 euros, the price per kilometer is 0.74 euros, and the charges for waiting and congestion are 11.81 euros per hour. Between midnight and 5:00 in the morning, the night tariff applies. With the basic charge remaining the same, the price per kilometer is 1.29 euros.
A trip from the airport to the center of Athens is fixed at a flat rate of 38, -- euros. During the night tariff, the ride costs 54, -- euros.
- Uber
The UBER company has its headquarters in San Francisco, USA. It is a US-based service company that arranges services for transportation in many cities worldwide online.
Once you have downloaded the app on your phone, you can use the UBER services. When you order an UBER, you will be told the price for the route you want to take. Payment is made by credit card, Eurocard, PayPal or Google Play.
Transfer to Piraeus
The ferry port is connected to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport by the suburban train, Proastiakos, the journey takes about 90 minutes.
A taxi ride from the airport to the port of Piraeus is fixed at a flat rate of 54, -- euros. At the night tariff, the trip costs 70 euros. The trip takes about an hour, depending on traffic.
Airport Lounges
There are a total of 8 different lounges at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, all of which offer hot and cold drinks and snacks.
- Goldair CIP Lounge
The lounge is located in Terminal A after the security check and is intended for non-Schengen travelers. Access can be purchased by travelers holding an American Express Card for the equivalent of about $35 USD.
- Goldair Handling CIP Lounge
The lounge is located in Terminal B after the security check and is intended for travelers in the Schengen area. Access can be purchased by travelers holding an American Express Card for the equivalent of approximately 35 USD.
- Aegean Business Lounge
The lounge is located in Terminal A after the security check and is intended for non-Schengen travelers. It is reserved for travelers with elite status or premium tickets, and access cannot be purchased by other travelers.
- Swissport Executive Lounge
The lounge is located in Terminal A after the Security Check and is intended for non-Schengen travelers. This lounge is only accessible to passengers on non-Schengen flights departing from the main terminal. It is reserved for travelers with elite status or premium tickets; access authorization cannot be purchased by other travelers.
- Skyserv Aristotle Onassis Lounge
The lounge is located in Terminal A after the security check and is intended for non-Schengen travelers. If you are not entitled to access due to your ticket, you can purchase access authorization for 31, -- euros.
- Skyserv Melina Merkouri Lounge
The lounge is located in Terminal B after the security check opposite gate B11 and is intended for travelers in the Schengen area. If you are not entitled to access due to your ticket, you can purchase access authorization for 31, -- Euro.
- Aegean Business Lounge
The lounge is located in Terminal B after the security check opposite gate B13 next to the Lufthansa lounge and is intended for travelers in the Schengen area. It is reserved for travelers with elite status or premium tickets, access authorization cannot be purchased by other travelers.
- Lufthansa Business Lounge
The lounge is located in Terminal B after the security check opposite gate B12 next to the Aegean Business Lounge and is intended for travelers in the Schengen area. It is reserved for travelers with elite status or premium tickets, and access cannot be purchased by other travelers.
- Aegean Public Lounge
Opened in January 2015, the Aegean Public Lounge is not a lounge in the sense, but an area available to all passengers around the clock. It is located in the departure area near Gate 4, and tablets are available for surfing the Internet.
Shopping, Stores and Duty-Free
Stores at Eleftherios Venizelos Athens Airport are generally open from Monday to Sunday, with many open from 06:00 to 22:00. The stores are arranged both in the Schengen and non-Schengen areas in the form of shopping streets and arcades; Greek fashion, gourmet products, perfumery items, jewelry and souvenirs are offered alongside world-famous brands.
After passport control, the classic duty-free stores await the traveler. The 5 duty-free stores are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. On offer are perfume, luxury and branded clothing, alcoholic beverages and gift articles.
The restaurants in the 5 different food hubs at the airport offer classic European and traditional Greek cuisine. In addition, a rich selection of fresh pasta, pizza, sandwiches, Greek and Mediterranean dishes, Asian dishes, salads, fresh juices, desserts, coffee and beverages can be found.
The restaurants offer classic European and Greek cuisine. Most are open from early morning hours until late at night.
Museum in the Airport
There is even a small museum in the airport. The permanent exhibition shows about 170 archaeological finds, which were found during the construction of the airport, as well as from Athens and the surrounding region. Among them are arrowheads from the Bronze Age and jewelry from around 500 BC. The exhibition was set up in collaboration with the Acropolis Museum. It is located above the departure hall and is open to all guests, admission is free, open between 6:00 and 23:00.
Church in the Airport
On the spectator terrace there is a church, a Greek Orthodox chapel decorated with murals and icons.
Directly across the street, in the interfaith area, there is a place of worship for all other religions.
Car Rentals
Many major car rental companies have a branch at Eleftherios Venizelos Athens, among them Hertz, Budget, Sixt and Avis, to name a few. In addition, you can also find local car rental companies.
Of course, you can also rent a car online in advance and the vehicle will be directly available upon your arrival.
Parking at the Airport
- Parking Lots
In the immediate vicinity of the terminals, arriving and departing passengers have access to a total of more than 7,150 pay-and-display parking spaces in parking garages and open-air parking lots, about two-thirds of which can also be rented on a long-term basis.
The airport offers short-term parking for up to five hours with 1,357 spaces in the P1 and P2 parking lots.
Long-term parking is located on the other side of the airport's main access road, Attiki Odos, with 5,802 spaces in parking lot P3. The P3 long-term parking lot is connected to the main terminal building by a pedestrian bridge. In addition, a free shuttle bus runs every 10 minutes. The shuttle bus stop to parking lot P3 is located at doors 1 and 5 in front of the arrivals area of the main terminal building.
- Booking a parking space online
Of course, you can book your parking space online in advance. To do so, please visit the website Traveler/Airport-parking/en
Airport Hotels
There is one hotel located directly at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Sofitel therefore represents a good choice for all guests who land late or depart early.
- Sofitel
The 5-star Sofitel is located just 50 meters from the airport. The modernly furnished rooms are all soundproofed. Guests can use the wellness area with sauna and spa, as well as the heated indoor pool, free of charge. The hotel's two restaurants serve Greek and international cuisine, with the Karavi restaurant on the 9th floor offering panoramic views of the airport. A business center, bistro and bar are also available.
In addition, there are numerous providers in all price ranges, such as bed & breakfasts or various small, sometimes family-run hotels in the vicinity.
Seminar Rooms and Conference Hotels
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Wi-Fi at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.
The "ATH Free Wi-Fi" service is available inside the Τerminals of Athens International Airport and is offered FREE of charge.
Contact, General Information & Map
- Address: Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Athens, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04 Athens.
- Phone: +30 21 0353 0000
- IATA Code: ATH
- ICAO: LGAV
- Website: Aia.gr
- Operator: Athens International Airport S.A