Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Location: The airport is situated 20 miles (33km) south east of Athens city centre.
Time: GMT +2 (GMT +3 between last Sunday in April and last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +30 210 353 0000.
Transfer to the city: The easiest and quickest way to reach the city centre from the
airport is on board Athens' new Metro. Metro Line 3 connects the
airport with Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. The airport is also
served by six public bus routes, which connect to destinations in
the greater area of Athens and Piraeus, buses running frequently
day and night. Athens International is connected to Athens Central
Railway Station (Larissis Station) by the Suburban Rail line.
Finally, there are plenty of taxis to be hired at the ranks in
front of the airport terminals, fares charged on a per km
basis.
Car rental: Avis, Hertz, National, Budget, Europcar and Sixt are all
represented at the airport.
Facilities: The airport is well supplied with cafes, restaurants, bars and
shops, including duty free. There are branches of two banks
providing full services at the airport, and numerous ATMs and
currency exchange bureaux are also available. Non-EU nationals can
get VAT refunded at the EUROCHANGE currency exchange unit located
at the Departures Level. Several travel agencies operate from the
airport, and there is a Greek National Tourist Board information
desk. Conference facilities are available and there is a business
centre with Internet access, photocopier machines, faxes and
secretarial services. A meeting room is also available. Disabled
facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their
airline in advance.
Parking: Short-term parking (up to four hours) is available right outside
the arrivals level of the main terminal. Long-term car parks are
the other side of the airport access road with free shuttle buses.
Passengers can also opt for an executive valet parking service
whose personnel receive and deliver vehicles at the main terminal's
departure level.
Departure tax: €12.15 (international), €8.51 (domestic). A security fee of €1.52 is also charged.
Website:www.aia.gr
