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How to get to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport

To reach Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport by public transport: Metro Line 3 (metro) to Piraeus, X95 (bus) from Syntagma and X96 (bus) from Piraeus. Check times and fares on the operator's page before you go.

Checked 9 Oct

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Public transport

From the official page, read on 19 Oct 2026:

Metro Line 3 (metro) to Piraeus

X95 (bus) from Syntagma

X96 (bus) from Piraeus

Line X93 (bus)

X97 (bus) from Elliniko

Hellenic Train (train) from Athens Larissis Station, Piraeus

The buses stop at Arrivals, outside Exit 5. X93 goes to the intercity bus stations.

By train

Times and tickets for the train are on the official page, read on 19 Oct 2026.

Taxi and ride hailing

Taxis wait outside the terminal. Use the official rank, or a ride hailing app where it works in that country, and agree the price or check the meter before you set off.

The taxi rank is at Arrivals, Exit 3. The page also shows where Uber and booked cars wait.

Parking

The car parks of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport, with their prices, are on its own site.

Before you fly

If your flight is late or cancelled, you may be owed money. Check it for free, and see the airport's lounges and travel insurance.

Questions

How far is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport from Athens?

20 km in a straight line from the centre of Athens. The trip by road or rail is longer; the operator's page has the times.

Can I park at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport?

The car parks of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport, with their prices, are on its own site.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

On a flight from the EU, or into the EU on an EU airline, you can be owed up to €600 a passenger when you arrive 3 hours late or more, the flight is cancelled less than 14 days before, or you're denied boarding, unless the airline shows extraordinary circumstances. Check your flight for free.

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