Athens – Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Athens International Airport Details
Upon your arrival at Athens, capital of Greece, you will find yourself in a busy yet welcoming airport. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (IATA: ATH) is the most important international airport of Greece, located 35 km from Athens and connecting Greece with the world. Built in 2001, it may seem smaller than other European airports, but it assists millions of passengers each year on its two terminals; its personal record was broken in 2019, with 25.57 million passengers. It is named after the Greek politician from Crete, Eleftherios Venizelos, who, as a Prime Minister, founded the Civil Aviation Authority.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport was awarded in 2008 by the EU Commision with a “Green Building” award, as it managed to reduce its energy consumption, regardless the increase in passengers.
Athens International Airport Transfer
Access to the airport provides the railway, as well as Line no 3 of Athens Metro. Bus network offers access to and from the airport too:
- Bus no Χ93 to the KTEL Station of Kifisos (intercity bus service)
- Bus no Χ95 to Syntagma Square
- Bus no Χ96 to Piraeus
- Bus no Χ97 to the Elliniko Metro Station
The airport can be reached by car as well, following the Attiki Odos (motorway). Parking spots are available for a short or longer period of time.
What to visit when in Athens
Athens, capital of Greece, is an energetic city, managing to offer both modern, cool vibes and an historical echo. Birthplace of democracy, philosophy and drama, strolling in the city of Athens is like time-traveling to the past.
Lose no time and book a transfer service to visit of course Acropolis and Parthenon, the greatest symbol of glory that Ancient Athens met during the 5th Century BC. The ancient temple dedicated to the Olympian Goddess Athena is a landmark absolutely worth visiting in person. In Acropolis Museum, artefacts taken from Acropolis hill can be found displayed here; the museum is built on ancient ruins as well, so glass floors are featured in order to display everything.
If history is indeed your passion, then you can also search for the Ancient Agora, where the philosopher Socrates used to pose his famous questions, as an annoying “gadfly”, the National Archaeological Museum, displaying priceless collections from Neolithic Era to Classical Period, or the Benaki Museum for a more recently side of history and art.
Another famous destination worth spending some time as well is the amazing Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. Home to the National Opera and Library, this newly-built centre of Renzo Piano is surrounded by a beautiful big park, hosting a wide range of cultural events and exhibitions, several of which are free.
Get to know contemporary, cool and colorful Athens, by strolling in Plaka and Anafiotika, listening to street musicians and performers and of course eating mezedes (small dishes served as appetizers) and drinking ouzo and tsipouro. Psiri and Thission are vibrant areas with energetic nightlife for the young at heart.
Lastly, pretty close to Athens, you can find some more spectacular sites, such as the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, as well as beautiful beaches, such as those near historical Marathon. Taxi transfer services can get you to these out-of-town yet so close locations for enjoyable daily trips!
Athens public transport system
Athens public transport includes bus, trolley tram, metro and taxis. The suburban railway system connects Athens Airport to the city of Corinth, via Larissa station (Athens central train station) and the port of Piraeus. The tram connects Athens downtown to the Athens coast.
Of course, private transfer services are always the most convenient and easy! And why not pamper yourself? Busy traffic, crowded buses and trains can step aside, as Taxi Mover transport service is now available. Book your transfer now and worry no more! All you have to do is type your destination and preferences and Taxi Mover drivers will offer only the best prices for you. Pick the most suitable option and that was all! The road is yours!
Athens International Airport Taxi Mover Transfer
Of course, do not forger the option of a private transfer! By booking a Taxi Mover Service, you ensure that a private driver is meeting you at arrivals’ gate, leaving all stress about transportation aside. No delays or long waiting lines, no complicated plans to succeed in commuting with public transport. Taxi Mover does it all for you! Various types of vehicles are on offer so you can choose the suitable one depending on the number of passengers and amount of luggage. Book your transfer now!
Common transfer routes from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Some of the most frequent Taxi Mover routes from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport are to:
- Athens City Centre
- Piraeus Port
- Acropolis
Port of Piraeus
The largest and most significant port of Greece, Port of Piraeus is the first thing you are going to see if you are reaching Athens by sea. Having served Athens as a port since ancient times, it is also one of the largest ports of Europe.
Access to the port of Piraeus is provided via Athens-Thessaloniki Motorway, as well as line No 3 of Athens Metro, Athens Suburban Train and city bus system.
You can though save time and effort by booking a Taxi Mover Transfer! Just mention your time arrival and a Taxi Mover driver will be there for you, to make your transfer to the city easy, comfortable and interesting!
Other Greece Airports
Not the right airport for you? Here are a few airports that are close to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
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Popular Athens airport transfer destinations
- Vouliagmeni – 30 minutes.
- Mati – 35 minutes.
- Glyfada – 35 minutes.
- Voula – 35 minutes.
- Rafina – 35 minutes.
- Nea Makri – 35 minutes.
- Athens City Centre – 45 minutes.
- Marathonas – 45 minutes.
- Alimos – 45 minutes.
- Lagonisi – 50 minutes.
- Piraeus – 60 minutes.
- Sounion – 70 minutes.
- Lavrion – 75 minutes.
- Country code: GR
- Language: Greek
- Calling code: +30
- Population : 3,742,000 millions
- Currency: Euro
- UTC+2
- Flag:
Best time to visit
APR – JUN
Early summer
SEP – OCT
Fall
