Athens Airport (ATH)

Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos is the most prominent airport that you can find in Greece. Operations at Athens airport started back in 2001. Since then, it serves as the primary airport of Attica region. If you take a look at the stats, you will also notice that Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos is the busiest airport in Greece as well. It is the primary base for Aegean Airlines.

The main terminal at Athens Airport ATH Eleftherios Venizelos handles intra-Schengen flights. In addition to that, it also handles few non-Schengen flights as well. The airport has a total number of 144 check-in desks and all of them are located within the main terminal. You can find three different levels in the main terminal as well. Out of these three levels, one is designated for departures whereas the other is designated for arrivals. The remaining level has a food court and other facilities.

The satellite terminal has two levels as well. One of them is designated for departures and the other one handles arrivals. You will be able to access the satellite terminal via an underground terminal. It is complete with moving walkways for the convenience of passengers.

Airport Summary

IATA: Airport code: ATH
ICAO: Airport code: LGAV
Operator: Athens International Airport S.A. or AIA
Serves: Athens, Greece
Location: Spata
Hub for:

• Aegean Airlines
• Air Mediterranean
• Ellinair
• Olympic Air
• Ryanair
• Sky Express

Focus city for:

• Astra Airlines
• Ellinair
• Volotea

Terminals

Athens international Airport has two terminals.. read more

Banks & ATM 

There are ATMs and banking services scattered through the main terminal to make currency exchange and cash withdrawals a breeze. You should be able to take care of anything financially-related in this part of the airport

Airport Statistics

Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Check-in desks: 144
Ranking: 27th busiest airport in Europe.
Terminals: 2

Runways: two parallel runways
Runways capacity: 65 take-offs and landings an hour per hour
Passenger capacity: More than 25 million per year (at least 24 million in 2018)

Food & Drink

ATH airport has dozens of dining options within the main terminal. There are restaurants such as sit-downs, local chains, and fast food. Regardless of what eactly you are looking for, there should be plenty of options for you at the Athens International airport as they do make it a mission to be able to serve all of their customers effectively and make sure that there are a variety of options for you to choose from.

 Family

When it comes to family areas, there are several options available for you. There is a children’s play area located in the center of the action on the 2nd floor of the main terminal. There are also baby rooms, pharmacies, and other areas that you might need to frequent if you have children.

Guest Services

At various places throughout the Athens International Airport, you will find guest services and other accommodations that will certainly make your life easier and give you some comforts that you would have at home. The main concentration area of these services you can find on the 2nd floor of the main terminal. If you are looking to get any shopping, food, or other administrative work, then the 2nd floor of the terminal is going to be your best shot.

Lost Property

Tel: (+30) 210 3530515

Airport Hotels

There are few decent hotels located in close proximity to the Athens airport. Any person who is looking forward to access the airport and have a comfortable time in there can think about reserving one of these hotels.. read more

 Parking

At the Athens airport, you can find both short term parking as well as long term parking. You will be able to go for the right parking facilities based on your needs. Short term parking is offered to you at the parking lots P1 and P2.. read more

 Shopping

There are dozens of shopping options within the airport that you can use to buy souvenirs, art, practical items, and just do general shopping. If you find yourself in need of something that you were unable to bring, the terminal has plenty of options for you to get those items right as you get off your plane.

 Wi-Fi facilities

All the travelers who come to the Athens airport will be provided with free Wi-Fi facilities. However, a Wi-Fi session would be limited maximum to a duration of 45 minutes. However, unlimited browsing facilities are offered to you and you don’t need to worry about being capped. Along with that, you are also provided with the opportunity to connect up to any number of devices according to your preferences as well.

Public transportation

Athens International Airport is accessible from a variety of methods. It is possible to find a railway station right next to the airport terminal as well.

• Railway: Railway station is located adjacent to the airport terminal. It is possible to access the railway station through an elevated walkway. From this railway station, you will be able to access the Proastiakos Suburban Railway service and Athens Metro Line 3.. read more

• Metro: The other option that you have for trains is the Metro line 3 that is run by the Athens city government. This runs to and from the station into Athens and some surrounding cities as well. It’s one of the easier and cheaper ways to get around when you are in Athens.. read more

• Bus: You can access Athens Airport Eleftherios Venizelos via four different bus lines. They include X93, X95, X96 and X97. All these buses can help passengers to get connected with the Athens greater area. There is an intercity bus service as well.. read more

• Taxi: If you want to get into a taxi after coming out from the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, you will have to get out from the Exit 3 at arrivals area. It is also possible to request for a limousine service.. read more