Travel to Athens
Flights to Athens
Athens is a city that is easily accessible from virtually any point of departure. The international airport of Athens serves domestic and international flights from many countries all year round. Located 33 km (20 miles) southeast of Athens, it is easily accessible via Attiki Odos, a major highway constituting the Athens City Ring Road. Public transport to Athens is provided by the metro, express airport bus connections, taxi and high-speed rail.
To find flights to Athens the bride and groom recommend the following tips:
The airport code for Athens when searching for your flight is ATH. Depending on where you are leaving from it is very likely you will have 1-2 stops before reaching Athens.
When starting your search for flights to Athens for August 2022 we recommend beginning your search for airfare in the early months of September-November in 2021. This is when flights are at their cheapest since you are planning far ahead.
Depending on where you are leaving from you can often find better deals by leaving from a larger airport closer to your town or city:
U.S.- For example, guests leaving from San Antonio can often find better airfare deals if they search for flights going to Athens (ATH) from Austin (AUS) or Houston (IAH).
Brazil-For example, guests leaving from Natal can often find better airfare deals if they search for flights going to Athens (ATH) from Recife (REC).
Recommended flight search websites are listed below.
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From Athens International Airport To Athenian Riviera
TAXI SERVICE
Using the Athens airport taxi service is probably the best option for groups of three or more people, and especially families. e Athens Airport Taxi service has a flat rate of 38€ during the day (before midnight) to the city center.ere is going to be plenty of room for your bags, and the driver can take you directly to your hotel. is method provides the least hassle when getting from Athens airport to city center.
Catching a taxi from Athens International Airport is very easy. Follow the signs, or simply step outside the arrivals area. There will be a long queue of yellow taxis waiting in line. Walk to the right, and then join the queue for the next available taxi.
TAXI - Pre Booking
You can also pre-book your taxi with Welcome Pickups or TaxiBeat application. The driver will meet you at the arrivals' exit.
BY BUS
All buses drop off passengers at the Departures Level and depart from the Arrivals Level, between Exits 2 and 3, in front of the Airport Hotel Sofitel. You will recognize them by KTEL sign on them. All bus routes are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Bus X96 | Ticket cost 5,50€
BY METRO & TRAM
You can reach Glyfada by metro line 3 on the route Aghia Marina. At station Syntagma change from line 3 to Tram T5 - Direction Askllipiio Voulas. From Glyfada you can reach Vouliagmeni/Anavyssos by bus - line 122 or line 123 Metro Line 3 & Tram T5
Ticket cost 10.00€
RENT A CAR
If you wish to rent a car there are currently five car rental companies operating at the Athens International Airport.
Their offices are located at the Arrivals Level of the Main Terminal Building.
Hertz Rent a Car
W: www.hertz.com
T: +30 210 3534900
Budget Rent a Car
W: www.budget.gr
T: +30 210 3530553
Avis Rent a Car
W: www.avis.gr
T: +30 210 3530578
Enterprise rent a car
W: www.enterprise.com
T: +30 210 3533323
Sixt Rent a Car
W: www.sixt.com
T: +30 210 3530576