Transfer to/from - Athens airport (ATH)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Uber is present in the area, so you can request a vehicle through the app. As pick-up points often vary, it is recommended that you follow the instructions directly from the app to meet your driver. Fares from €43.00-47.00 to the centre.

Bus

A number of OASA services (Tel +30 210 820 0999) operate from the enclosure 24 hours a day.

- X93: travels to Kifisos and Liosion bus terminals and Kifisias train station.
- X95: to Nomismatokopeio, Ethniki Amyna and Syntagma.
- X96: to Piraeus via Plateia Glyfadas, Edem, Flisvos and Faliro.
- X97: to Elliniko metro station.

Tickets on any of the lines cost €5.50 and buses depart from outside the Arrivals level, between exits 4 and 5. Travel time to the city centre is about 65 minutes.

KTEL (Tel +30 210 522 5656 / 5892) runs regional services from exits 2 and 3, opposite the Sofitel Hotel, to Rafina, Markopoulo, Lavrio, Kalyvia and Keratea.

Metro

Line 3 from STASY (Tel +30 214 414 6400) operates every 30 minutes from 6:10 am to 11:34 pm and goes to Koropi, Pallini, Doukissis Plakentias, Halandri, Holargos, Katehaki, Panormou, Ambelokipi, Evangelismos, Syntagma, Monastiraki, Kerameikos, Eleonas, Aghia Marina and Nikaia. The fare is €9.00 and the journey takes about 50 minutes.

Train

The Athens suburban service (Hellenic Train - Tel +30 213 012 1451) connects the site to Larissis station, in the city centre, and to Acharnes, with connections to the port of Piraeus, Kiato, Thessaloniki, Chalkida and Patras. It departs between 5:52 am and 11:08 pm, the cost is €9.00 and the journey time is approximately 40 minutes.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Taxi ranks are located outside gate 3, on the Arrivals level. The fare to the centre of Athens is €40.00 during the day and €55.00 at night (0:00 am to 5:00 am) and the journey takes 40-60 minutes. Vehicles can be booked by calling Tel +30 210 523 9524.

More information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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