Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) Traveler Essentials
- Terminals
- Single terminal with main building and 3 satellite concourses (A, B, C)
- Distance to city
- 33 km / 40 min by Metro Line 3 or ~45 min by taxi
Overview
Athens' modern airport is efficient and well-organized, serving as a gateway to the Greek islands and the entire Balkan region.
Transport to city center
Metro Line 3 to Syntagma: 40 min, €9. Express buses (X93, X96) to Piraeus/city: 60-90 min, €6.20. Taxi: €38-54 fixed rate.
Wi-Fi
Free unlimited WiFi at Athens Airport — connect to 'AIA Free Wifi'; no time limit.
Lounges
Aegean Airlines Business Lounge, Olympic Air Lounge, Goldair VIP lounge.
Security & customs
EU/EEA passport holders and eligible ePassport visitors aged 12+ can use the automated eGates; others go to staffed booths. Standard EU 100ml liquid rules apply at security. As Greece is in Schengen, intra-Schengen flights skip passport control; duty-free allowances apply only on non-EU routes.
Travel tips
Fixed taxi fares apply to/from airport. Metro to Syntagma is best for central Athens hotels.