# Athens Airport Guide > Independent traveller guide to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH): > Main and Satellite terminals, arrivals and departures, Metro Line 3, express buses, taxis, > parking, hotels and routes to the city and the ferry ports. Published in 16 languages. > Not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the airport. ## Main - [Athens Airport (ATH): Live Arrivals, Departures, Metro 2026](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/): Live arrivals & departures for Athens Airport, Metro Line 3 (€9), 24/7 X95 bus, €40/€55 taxi flat fare, parking and terminals — independent 2026 guide. - [Athens Airport (ATH) Guide: Terminals, Halls A and B, Transport](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-guide): Athens Airport in one page: 33 km from the centre, Main and Satellite terminals, which hall your flight uses, and how to reach the city after landing. - [About Athens Airport Guide — Independent Editorial Team](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/about): Athens Airport Guide is an independent traveller resource for Athens International Airport (ATH). Editorial transparency. ## At the airport - [Athens Airport Terminals (ATH): Map, Gates & Walk Times 2026](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-terminals): Which terminal for your flight at Athens Airport? Main vs Satellite layout, gates, the underground walkway between them, Metro Line 3 access. - [Athens Airport Arrivals: Live Board and What Happens on Landing](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-arrivals): Live arrivals board for Athens Airport, plus what happens after you land: passport control, baggage reclaim and the exits for metro, bus and taxi. - [Athens Airport Departures: Live Board and How Early to Arrive](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-departures): Live departures board for Athens Airport, plus how early to get there: 2 hours for Schengen flights, 3 for intercontinental, and where check-in is. - [Airlines at Athens Airport — Terminals & Destinations](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-airlines): Full list of airlines at Athens International Airport with terminal allocations, destinations served. - [Athens Airport Flights: 70+ Airlines and Seasonal Routes](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/flights-from-and-to-athens-airport): Athens Airport is the hub for Aegean and Olympic Air and a base for Ryanair and Sky Express. Over 70 airlines. - [Athens Airport Parking — Long & Short-Term Rates 2026](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-parking-services): Athens International Airport parking: short-term, long-term, valet and meet-and-greet rates. Official P1, P2. - [Layover at Athens Airport — What to See in Athens 2026](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/layover-at-athens-airport): Athens layover guide: 4-12 hour itinerary covering Acropolis, Plaka, Monastiraki via Metro Line 3. Luggage storage. - [VAT Refund at Athens Airport: Customs Stamp & Desks (2026)](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-vat-refund): Where to get the customs stamp at Athens Airport, how the Global Blue and Planet desks work, and how much of the 24% Greek VAT you really get back. ## Getting to and from the airport - [Athens Airport Train — Metro Line 3 & Suburban Railway](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-train): Athens Airport Metro Line 3 (€9 single, 40 min) and Suburban Railway connections to city centre, Piraeus port, Kifissia and onward Greek city destinations. - [Athens Airport Shuttle Bus — X95 to Syntagma & More](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-shuttle-bus): Athens Airport bus connections: X95 to Syntagma (€5.50 one-way, 60-90 min), X93 to KTEL, X96 to Piraeus port, X97 to Metro Elliniko. - [Athens Airport Taxis — Fares, Apps & Pre-Booking 2026](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-taxis): Athens Airport taxi fares: €40 day / €55 night flat to city centre, Beat and FreeNow apps, pre-booking options and 35-minute typical journey from ATH. - [Athens Taxi Guide — Fares, Apps & Tips for Tourists](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-taxis): Complete Athens city taxi guide: metered fares, Beat and FreeNow apps, tipping etiquette, night surcharges and how to avoid common tourist scams in Athens. - [Car Rental at Athens Airport (ATH) — Compare 2026 Rates](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-car-rental): Compare car rental at Athens International Airport (ATH): pickup locations, price comparison, requirements, insurance options and driving tips for Greece. - [Athens Airport During a Strike: Metro, Bus & Taxi (2026)](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-during-a-strike): During an Athens transport strike the airport Metro often runs only about 9am to 5pm. Learn which express buses run 24/7 and how much earlier to leave. ## Routes from the airport - [Athens Airport to the Acropolis: Metro, Bus & Taxi](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-to-acropolis): Metro Line 3 to Syntagma, then one stop on Line 2 to Akropoli: €9, about 50 minutes. Compare the X95 bus and the €40 fixed-fare taxi, plus luggage rules. - [Athens Airport to Piraeus Port: Train, Metro, Bus & Taxi](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-to-piraeus-port): Yes, there is a direct train from Athens Airport to Piraeus: the hourly Proastiakos (~60 min, €9). Compare it with Metro Line 3, the X96 bus and taxis. - [Athens Airport to Rafina Port: Bus, Taxi & Ferries](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-to-rafina-port): Getting from Athens Airport (ATH) to Rafina port for ferries to the Cyclades: KTEL bus and taxi options, fares, times and which islands sail from Rafina. - [Athens Airport to Lavrio Port (2026): Taxi, Bus & Ferry Times](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-to-lavrio-port): Athens Airport to Lavrio Port is about 40 km and 40 minutes by road. Taxi, transfer, bus with a change, and Kea and Kythnos ferry times for 2026. - [Which Athens Port for Your Island: Rafina, Piraeus, Lavrio](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-which-port-for-your-island): Rafina for Mykonos, Tinos and Andros; Piraeus for Santorini, Paros, Naxos and Crete; Lavrio for Kea. How to choose your Athens port and get there from ATH. ## Staying near the airport - [Hotels Near Athens International Airport (ATH) 2026](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/athens-airport-hotels): Best hotels near Athens International Airport (ATH): shuttle service, airport-area accommodation for layovers, early flights. ## Editorial and legal - [Contact — Athens Airport (ATH) Guide Team](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/contact): Contact the Athens Airport (ATH) guide editorial team: corrections, partnerships, content feedback, press inquiries. Response within 48 hours. - [Editorial Policy — Athens Airport (ATH) Guide](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/editorial-policy): Editorial principles for our Athens Airport guide: fact-checking sources, independent reviews, no sponsored content marked, AIA + official airline data. - [Photo Credits — Athens Airport Guide Images & Licenses](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/photo-credits): Author, licence and source link for every photograph we publish under Creative Commons on this Athens Airport guide, plus our attribution policy. - [Privacy Policy — Athens Airport Guide GDPR Compliance](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/privacy-policy): Privacy policy for our Athens Airport (ATH) guide: GDPR-compliant data handling, cookies, analytics, user rights, contact for data requests. - [Terms of Use — Athens Airport Guide Website](https://athens-ath-international-airport.com/terms): Terms of use for our Athens Airport (ATH) guide: content licensing, user responsibilities, third-party links, liability disclaimers, dispute resolution. ## Languages Content is published in 16 languages: en, ru, de, fr, es, it, pl, pt, tr, uk, el, ar, ja, ko, zh, cs. 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