From/To Athens Airport "El. Venizelos"
1. Metro Line 3(Blue) or Suburban Railway
a) From Airport to City Center:
Metro and Suburban Railway share the same platform. On arrival, to get there, you will need to go outside the airport cross the two roads through zebra crossings and use the escalator or the elevator to get on the upper level(depratures level). On the upper level follow the long path to the station.
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Metro Line 3(Blue) goes directly to the city center. The first journey is at 6:30 and the last at 23:30, and its frequency is every 30min. Metro Line 3(Blue) Timetable from/to the Airport Map from Wikipedia
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Suburban Railway get you to the suburbs of Athens and you need to change with the same ticket to Metro Lines in order to reach the city center. You can change either to Metro Line 3(Blue) at Doukissis Plakentias (Δουκίσσης Πλακεντίας) station or to Metro Line 1(Green) at Neratziotissa (Νερατζιώτισσα) station. Both Metro lines go to the city center. The first journey is at 5:52 and the last at 22:50, and its frequency is 2 journeys per hour. Suburban Railway Timetable from Airport(pdf) Map from Wikipedia
If your final destination is near a Metro Station of Lines 2(Red) or 3(Blue), the most convinient is to wait and get the Metro Line 3(Blue). If you are in a hurry get the first train and if it is Suburban railway then change to Line 3(Blue) at Doukissis Plakentias (Δουκίσσης Πλακεντίας) station.
If your final destination is near a Metro Station of Line 1(Green), then probably the faster and most convinient is to get the Suburban railway and change to Line 1(Green) at Neratziotissa (Νερατζιώτισσα) station.
Suburban railway can get crowded near Doukissis Plakentias (Δουκίσσης Πλακεντίας) and Neratziotissa (Νερατζιώτισσα) stations, stay alert but don't panic as on both stations many people get off the train. Try to use the last wagons where usually there are less people.
Metro Line 3(Blue) can get crowded after Panormou (Πανόρμου) station, if your final destination is before Syntagma (Σύνταγμα) Station, where many people get off the train, be prepared to get off on your station. Also make sure you are always aware of your belongings.
Metro Line 1(Green) has some trains with 5 wagons and some with 6, so avoid to wait at the end of the platform, try using the start or the middle of it.
b) From City Center to Airport:
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Metro Line 3(Blue) has trains that go directly to the Airport.The first journey is at 5:30 and the last at 22:56, and its frequency is every 30min. Metro Line 3(Blue) Timetable from/to the Airport Map from Wikipedia
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Suburban Railway to get it you need change either to Metro Line 3(Blue) at Doukissis Plakentias (Δουκίσσης Πλακεντίας) station or to Metro Line 1(Green) at Neratziotissa (Νερατζιώτισσα) station. The first journey is at 4:30 and the last at 21:32, and its frequency is 2 journeys per hour. Suburban Railway Timetable to Airport(pdf) Map from Wikipedia
Tickets:
- Regular Airport ticket: it costs 10euros and is valid for 90min for all the public transport (Suburban, Metro, Bus, Trolley-bus, Tram)
- 3-day tourist ticket: it costs 22euros and is valid for 3 days for all the public transport (Suburban, Metro, Bus, Trolley-bus, Tram) and includes one two-way journey from/to the Airport
Tickets should be validated on entering and exiting at Metro and Suburban Railway and on entering on Bus, Trolley-bus and Tram. Click here for more about tickets
2. Bus Lines
To get the busses go outside the airport and move to your right.
- Χ93 ST.YPER.LEOF.KIFISOU - AEROLIMENAS ATHINON (EXPRESS) It is 24h line, on the link above you can select direction and see the stops and the timetables.
- Χ95 SYNTAGMA - AEROL. ATHINON (EXPRESS) It is 24h line, on the link above you can select direction and see the stops and the timetables.
- Χ96 PEIRAIAS - AEROLIMENAS ATHINON (EXPRESS) It is 24h line, on the link above you can select direction and the route(depending on your time travel) and see the stops and the timetables.
- Χ97 ST. METRO ELLINIKO - AEROL. ATHINON (EXPRESS) It is 24h line, on the link above you can select direction and the route(depending on your time travel) and see the stops and the timetables.
Tickets:
- Regular Airport ticket: it costs 6euros and is valid for one bus ride
- 3-day tourist ticket: it costs 22euros and is valid for 3 days for all the public transport (Suburban, Metro, Bus, Trolley-bus, Tram) and includes one two-way journey from/to the Airport
Tickets should be validated on entering and exiting at Metro and Suburban Railway and on entering on Bus, Trolley-bus and Tram. Click here for more about tickets
3. Taxi
For Taxis go outside and go to the Taxi designated area.
There are two flat fares depending on the time you use the taxi: Day time flat fare (05:00 - 24:00)
- 38 € Airport to Athens city centre inner ring
- 38 € Athens city centre inner ring to Airport
Night time flat fare (00:00 - 05:00)
- 54 € Airport to Athens city centre inner ring
- 54 € Athens city centre inner ring to Airport
Note: The charge is determined by the time of arrival at the destination and includes all applicable surcharges and extras.
Pre-booked taxis are available upon request. For further information, please contact the Taxi Union Association (SATA) at tel.: +30 210 5239524.
Notice: According to the Greek Legislation, taxi drivers should provide a receipt for the amount paid for transportation services.
Source: https://www.aia.gr/en/traveler/access-and-transportation/taxi-and-limousine
