The busiest and largest airport in the Balkans, Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH) serves an average of 20 million passengers a year. The airport has two terminals and is divided into two sections, Schengen and non-Schengen. Athens Airport is an important hub for Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air and hosts over 61 airlines including British Airways and Etihad Airways, and budget operators such as easyJet and Ryanair.
Athens Airport Services
Fast Lane
Athens Airport has a dedicated Fast Lane service for security checks. Even though Athens Airport provides the facilities and handling of the checkpoints, you can only book the service through your airline, so make sure to make a reservation in advance. For more details, we recommend contacting your airline.
*You should still allow enough time for check-in, security, and passport control.
Special Assistance
Athens Airport Lounges
Free WiFi and Internet Kiosks
Baggage Services
Athens Airport Parking
Short-term parking (1 & 2)
2-minute walk to Main Terminal.
Free of charge for up to 20 minutes, then €5 per hour.
Ideal for pick-ups, mini breaks and business trips.
Long-term parking
5-minute pedestrian bridge.
24/7 customer service.
Perfect for longer holidays.
Economy parking
10-minute shuttle bus, only available with online booking.
A solid budget choice with prices starting at €5 per day.
Valet Parking
Drop your car off at the Valet Reception on the Departures Level (Entrance 4) and walk straight into the airport.
*Car wash services are available at an extra cost.
Motorcycles
Free parking spaces for motorcycles are available on the Arrivals Level in a designated area.
Arrivals
Departures
Athens Airport Terminals
Athens International Airport has two terminals; the main terminal and the Satellite terminal. The Main Terminal serves the majority of domestic and international flights and is split between Schengen (B) and non-Schengen zones (A). The Satellite Terminal is a small building that operates Schengen flights and is mostly used during peak season when the main building gets too crowded.
Athens Airport Terminals
Transportation Options to and from the Airport
Transfer to the City Center
By metro
Ride Metro Line 3 to Athens city centre in 40 minutes.
*Departure every 30 minutes.
By bus
Hop on the X95 Express Bus to Syntagma Square for 1 hour.
*Departure every 20 minutes
By taxi
Get an Athens Airport taxi from the ranks to take you anywhere in Athens.
Or, for a more personalised experience, pre-book an Athens Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups.
By car
Drive to Athens in 30 minutes.
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic.
More connections from Athens Airport
Trains
Athens Airport Train Station is connected to the main terminal building via a pedestrian walkway. The Suburban Rail connects Athens Airport to Piraeus Port via Larissa Station as well as Ano Liosia.
Buses
Metro
Taxis and Private Transfers
Athens Airport Hotels
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Athens Airport: open 24 hours a day.
Shops: Monday-Sunday 06:00 to 22:00 (except for Duty-free and certain stores).
Food & Drinks: 07:00-22:00.
Recommended Arrival Times
International Flights: 3 hours
European Flights: 2 hours
Domestic Flights: 1.5 hours
Airport Codes
Athens Airport Code: ATH (IATA)
ICAO code: LGAV
Contact Information
Call centre: +30 210 353 0000
General Airport Email: [email protected]
Lost Property: +30 210 353 0515, [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Athens Airport?
Athens Airport is the main airport of Greece, welcoming over 20 million passengers a year. Boasting two modern terminals equipped to deal with the summer crowds, over 61 airlines operate flights out of Athens Airport.
