Athens International Airport is located 33km southeast of Athens and is easily accessible via Attiki Odos, a six-lane motorway constituting the Athens City Ring Road.
Public transport to Athens and the port of Piraeus is provided by metro, railway and express airport buses, ensuring efficient transport for air travellers and facilitating linkage to key tourist attractions.
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BUS:
Public Buses
Six public bus routes serve exclusively the airport, connecting the greater area of Athens and Piraeus with the airport.
For further information on timetables please visit the 'Service Info' section of OASA site or contact OASA (Athens Public Transport Organization) call center at 185 (Mon-Fr:06:30-23:30, Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays:07:30-22:30).
Ticket price: €3.20
For only ONE trip to or from the Airport.
Where to buy: From the bus driver, all metro stations and public transport ticket outlets.
Passes: The monthly ticket cards are also valid on the above four lines and cost €38,00. For those meeting certain requirements, a discounted monthly card is also available for €19,00.
The penalty for not having a validated ticket is €32.00
All Express Buses disembark their passengers at the Departures Level and they depart from the designated area located at the inner curbside of the Arrivals Level, right outside the Intra Schengen area, between Doors 4-5.
Buses depart from the Arrivals Level (close to Door 3) of Athens International Airport. Ticket prices for one-way trip is €3 for all services except for the port of Lavrio (€4).
For further information please contact KTEL's call centre at 1440.
Coaches
- Departing passengers are disembarked from coaches at designated areas on the Departures level.
- Arriving passengers can proceed to the coach holding area through Door 1 of the Arrivals level. Coaches make use of the designated area at the southern side of the Terminal Building.
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METRO:
The Airport is accessible via Metro Line 3.
Metro line 3: "Athens International Airport - Monastiraki"
The metro stations from Athens International Airport to Monastiraki station are:
# Athens International Airport
# Koropi
# Kantza
# Pallini
# Doukissis Plakentias (connection with Suburban Rail)
# Chaladri
# Ethniki Amina
# Katehaki
# Panormou
# Ambelokipi
# Megaro Mousikis
# Evagelismos
# Syntagma (connection with Metro Line 2: Agios Antonios - Agios Dimitrios, "Alexandros Panagoulis")
# Monastiraki (connection with Metro Line 1: Piraeus - Kifisia)
Trains depart for the Airport every half hour (:00 - :30).
The journey time from Athens International Airport to Syntagma is 27 minutes and to Piraeus 60 minutes.
Fares
Single fare €6
Return ticket (within 48 hours) €10
Single fare for 2 persons (flat ticket) €10
Single fare for 3 persons (flat ticket) €15
Teens (under 18 years), Students €3
Senior Citizens (65+ years) €3
Mobility impaired €3
For further information please visit the Athens Metro website ATTIKO METRO ( www.ametro.gr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ametro.gr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ametro.gr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ametro.gr /)
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SUBURBAN RAIL:
Athens International Airport is connected via the suburban Rail to Larissis Station (Athens Central Railway Station) with stops at:
# Koropi
# Kantza
# Pallini
# Doukissis Plakentias (Connection with Metro Line 3)
# Kifisias
# Nerantziotisa (Connection with Metro Line 1)
# Iraklio
# Aharnes Railway Junction (S.K.A)
# Larissis Station (Connection with Metro Line 2)
Trains depart from the Airport every 15 minutes. The journey time from Athens International Airport to Larissis Station is approximately 38 minutes.
Athens International Airport is also connected via suburban rail to Korinthos. Trains depart every 2 hours and the journey time is 1hour and 20 minutes.
For further information on timetables please visit the Suburban Rail website ( http://www.proastiakos.gr /) or call 210 5272000.
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TAXI:
The airport is accessible by taxi on a 24-hour basis. Passengers reaching the Airport disembark at the Departures level, where they can proceed directly to the check-in counters. When leaving the airport, please make use of the taxi queue next to Door 3 of the Arrivals Level.
ndicative taxi charges are presented in the following table:
Taxi Charges TAXI TARRIF VALID
Start of the meter - Flat rate €0.85
Rate per km inside City limits €0.30
Rate per km outside City limits €0.56
Regular Call for Immediate Service €1.50
Appointment Call €2.50
Night Tariff (24:00 - 05:00) €0.56
Minimum Fare €1.75
From and to Airport €3.00
From Sea Ports, Railways and Coach stations €0.80
Waiting time per hour €7.90
Baggage over 10 kg each €0.30
Prebooked Taxis
Prebooked taxis are availbale upon request. For further information and/or booking details, please contact the Taxi Union Assosiation (SATA) at:
According to the Greek Legislation, taxi drivers should provide upon request a receipt for the amount paid for transportation services. The receipt should also indicate the taxi registration number and the driver's name.
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Limousine
Limousine services are provided upon request at the inner curbside of the Arrivals Level between doors 3 and 4.
Recommended for stays up to 4 hours are short-term car parks P1 and P2, right outside the Arrivals level of the Main Terminal Building, where 1360 spaces in total are available.
Long term parking
Planning to park for a period longer than 5 hours? Then you should park at P3, across the Attiki Odos motorway, where there are 3378 parking spaces.
Parking spaces for PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES will find amble parking space designated for use in convenient locations at each parking lot.
Executive Valet Parking
All travellers wishing to use the Executive Valet service should drive their car directly to the Main Terminal's Departures Level, deliver the keys to one of the Executive Valet Parking personnel, specify their return flight (date and time), and receive their ticket. Your car is returned to you on the specified date and time at the same point at the Departures Level where it was initially delivered.
For further details about the "Executive Valet Parking" service, please contact Central Parking Systems Athens S.A. at (+30) 210 3534260.
Motorbikes
Motorbikes can park free of charge at Athens International Airport at the Arrivals Level in front of the Main Terminal Building next to Door 1, at the designated area.
You can pick up the shuttle bus ?? Parking Express ?? from one of the 6 designated stops. The Shuttle Bus service is free of charge, and you can be at the departure level easily, in approximately 5 minutes. The ?? P3 Parking Express ?? is also equipped with a wheal chair ramp to serve people with disabilities. To return to P3, you can board the ?? P3 Parking Express ?? from the bus stop in front of gate 3 of the Arrivals Level. All bus stops are connected with the ?? Smart Stop ?? electronic system that locates the course of the shuttle buses. The electronic board of each station displays automatically the remaining arrival time of the shuttle bus. Please push the red button, which is located at the all bus stops and activates the ?? Smart Stop ?? system, to call the shuttle bus and be informed on its arrival time. There are Time Boards at each shuttle bus stop providing information related to the shuttle bus routes.
Pedestrian Bridge
Alternatively you may use the pedestrian bridge that takes you to / from P3 in approximately 10'.
Six car rental companies currently operate at Athens International Airport with
offices located at the Arrivals level. The car rental area is within walking distance from the Main Terminal Building, located at the northern side of the building.
Arriving passengers with pre-booked rentals or wishing to rent a car should proceed to the respective operator's booth at the arrivals level. The operators' personnel provides detailed instructions for the exact location of vehicles in the car rental area.
Departing passengers wishing to return their rental cars should follow the respective signs along the Airport Main Access Road that leads to the car rental area.
Baggage trolleys are available in this area and designated pedestrian walkways lead to the Main Terminal Building.
The 6 Car Rental companies can provide you with cars that can satisfy any of your needs. You may choose from small, big, luxury or 4x4 cars.
The tourist information kiosk is in the Arrivals area of the main Terminal and carry extensive information. Also a 24 hour phone line is-(0)210 327 1000
The quality of services provided at the new Athens International Airport goes beyond average airports.
There is a wide range of services and facilities available, making each moment at the airport a pleasant experience, not only for travelers, but also for their meeters and greeters, and the airport's visitors.
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FOOD&DRINK: You can taste a wide variety of Greek and International flavours in dining areas specially created for you. Let your appetite guide you and discover a variety of gourmet options at our restaurants, enjoy a sandwich or a burger at our snack bars or fast food outlet, or relax with a coffee at one of our 6 cafes.
SHOPPING: A large concentration of shops including duty-free in the main Terminal.Swatch, Accessorize, and Bag Stories for Jewellery and Ladieswear.The Olympic Store is gearing for the games.The Cartoon Store for kids as well as an optician and book/magazine shop.
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Hospitality Desks:
Hospitality Desks are offered for rent to those interested in providing information services to passengers and visitors. The desks are provided with telephone/fax and Internet facilities, with company logo upon request.
Hospitality Desks are located at the Arrivals Level, next to the Information Counters No 5 and No 6.
DAILY CHARGE (24hrs) // Single Hospitality Desk // Double Hospitality Desk (with 2 working positions)
For the 1st and 2nd day // 500 € // 750 €
From 3rd day onwards // 300 € // 450 €
Maximum rental period: 1 month
For more information and reservations you may contact:
AIA Retail Services - Ms Diana Karapapa
?el no: (+30) 210 35 36 216
Fax no: (+30) 210 35 37 816
E-mail: retailinfo@ aia.gr
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Banks & ATM's: Full range of bank services (deposit-withdrawals, credit cards, exchange etc.) are available.
Commercial Bank:
Contact the airport branch of Commercial Bank,
at (+30) 210 3532273-6 & (+30) 210 3532278
Arrivals level 0, next to entrance B3
Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 19:00
Saturday, Sunday and Bank holidays:
09:00 to 16:00
Commercial Bank ATM's
Location:
1. Level 1/Departures/All Users Area
2. Level 1/Departures/Intra-Schengen Area
3. Level 1/Departures/Extra-Schengen Area
4. Satellite Terminal
5. Level 0/Arrivals
6. Suburban Railway Station
Alpha Bank
Contact the airport branch of Alpha Bank,
at (+30) 210 3531462-4
Arrivals level 0, next to entrance B3
Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 19:00
Saturday, Sunday and Bank holidays:
09:00 to 16:00
Alpha Bank ATM's
Location:
1. Level 1/Departures/All Users Area
2. Level 1/Departures/Intra-Schengen Area
3. Level 0/Arrivals/ All Users Area
4. Suburban Railway Station
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Currency Exchange: Full range of currency exchange and travellers checks services.
Eurochange
Contact the Eurochange,
Airport branch at (+30) 210 3531440
Commercial Bank
Automatic Exchange Machines (AEM's)
Location:
1. Level 0/Arrivals/Intra-Schengen Baggage Claim
2. Area Level 0/Arrivals/Extra-Schengen Baggage Claim Area
3. Level 0/Arrivals/ All Users Area
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VAT Refund: Global Refund: VAT Refund from Global Refund at the EUROCHANGE currency exchange unit located at the Departures Level in the Extra Schengen Area.
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Post & Courier Services: Located in the Arrivals level of the Main Terminal Building the Hellenic Post Office is offering a full range of postal services.
ELTA
Contact the Hellenic Post Office at: (+30) 210 3530561-3
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Business Class Lounges
Alitalia, Aegean Airlines, Goldair, Lufthansa and Olympic Airlines offer dedicated lounges for Business and First Class passengers.
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BAGGAGE SERVICES:
Pacific Ltd.
Dedicated storage space where you can leave your luggage.
Contact Pacific Ltd,
Athens headquarters at: (+30) 210 3241007 or, the
Airport branch at: (+30) 210 3530160
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WSW Skycap
Individual Porter Services
The individual Porter Service include the following:
-At Arrival: Transfer of your baggage from conveyor belt to Parking Lot,
Taxi area, or Bus Station.
-At Departure: Transfer of your baggage from Parking Lot or Bus Station to check-in counters.
-The service is available to you by:
-"Ad Hoc Service": Please call the service from the Info Panels situated at 9 visible points at the Arrivals and Departures area.
-"VIP Service": you could pre-book the porter service by providing to WSW Skycap your flight details.
Group Porter Services
The Group Porter Services refers not only to Travel Agencies but also to Business Groups, Athletic Teams, members of conferences etc. and include the following:
- At Arrival: Reception of the group members, transfer of their baggage from conveyor belt to Bus Holding Area.
- At Departure: Reception of the group members, transfer of their baggage from Bus Station to check-in counters.
Please contact us for any further information
tel:(+30) 210 3530100, (+30) 210 3531564-5
fax: (+30) 210 3532459
wsw@ athensairport.gr or visit www.wsw.gr
location:
1.Main Terminal/Departures/All Users Area
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Baggage Wrapping
Service for wrapping baggage items (regular and oversized, including boxes, sporting goods and any baggage that the airlines accept).
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Airport Media Center
Athens International Airport designed and built a state-of-the art Media Centre, upgrading the level of Media accommodation at the airport. This user-friendly facility Centre (located at the Main Terminal Arrivals Level, Entrance 1) is equipped according to the latest technology standards, to offer efficient facilitation of media communication requirements.
For more information, please contact AIA’s Press Office,
Tel: (+30) 210 35 37 227
Fax: (+30) 210 35 38 838
E-mail address: press_info@ aia.gr
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Children's Creative Entertainment Area
This Children's Creative Entertainment Area provides a free-of-charge service offered by AIA and the non-profitable organization ''The Smile of the Child'', to the passengers travelling with children. The purpose of the creation of such an area is the hospitality and creative occupation for the children of travellers and passengers who need to leave their children at a safe place and arrange certain travelling procedures or go shopping. The well-known Greek organization ''The Smile of the Child'' having the structure and experience of such cases will take full responsibility for the children by providing special trained pedagogists and organize the area accordingly.
The Area of Children's Creative Entertainment operates at the Departures level, next to Gate B1 - 2 from 09.00 until 21.00 hours
Within our scope of providing specialized high quality services to our customers and visitors, we invite you to visit the Athens international airport Business Centre tailor-made to satisfy all your professional needs. The Business Centre is located on the Arrivals level of the main terminal building and is ready to serve you.
Business private office-booth
Each office-booth is equipped with:
Personal PC (Microsoft Office suite) Telephone set (incoming/outgoing) Analog dial-up connection Laser printer High speed Internet access
Walk-up services
If you do not need to use the full office setup, then you may choose from our walk-up services available on the spot such as:
Printing services (colour/black & white)
Fax services
Telephone services
Photocopying (colour/black & white)
Conference room
The conference room can host up to 6 people and provides teleconference and presentations' facilities. It is set to provide the best possible working environment away from the office.
Other business facilities besides the Business Centre's conference room, are available on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the main terminal. They can host up to 35 persons (catering service upon request) and are specially designed for presentations, training and meetings.
Their equipment includes:
Overhead & video projector TV/Video Personal computer
Athens International Airport (AIA) "Eleftherios Venizelos'' has already been acknowledged for its flawless operation in each and every field. Besides benefiting from the unrivalled levels of service, you may also take advantage of the attractive prices and special offers for a complete package of supporting services and organise your conferences and training seminars. AIA's specially arranged Conference Rooms offer the latest technical amenities, with the most pleasant "air of comfort" for the participants, who will have the chance to spend their free time relaxing and shopping at the Airport's Commercial Area.
EQUIPMENT:
The rooms are equipped, according to your needs, with projectors, video recorders and personal computers, including Internet accessibility.
CATERING:
Coffee and customised catering from a wide range of variety menus can be provided during your meetings, aiming to fully satisfy your taste.
"Follow me!" SERVICE:
The Conference Rooms are located at the Main Terminal Building of "Eleftherios Venizelos'' airport. Upon arrangement, dedicated staff will lead your guests and transfer their luggage from the airport's arrivals/departures halls to and from the Conference Rooms.
ENTERTAINMENT:
Relax after your business meeting and "escape" with your guests to the Airport's Commercial Area, where you can take advantage of the special offers we have arranged for you at the Airport's shops.
PRICES:
The extremely competitive prices and the high standard quality of the services provided offer you the possibility to organise your meetings in a pleasant, quiet and professional environment.
For further information and reservations, please contact Facility & Administration Services Department.
The new Athens International Airport has been specially designed to be an airport for all. All airport facilities have been planned to serve people with any type and degree of disability as well as older people and families with children. Our airport adjusts its functions to the needs of all its users. Wherever there are special needs, we are here to provide special services. We believe that passengers requiring special assistance, as well as their escorts will be able to enjoy a pleasant and comfortable stay at our airport. We stand by you offering our services and we are at your disposal for any assistance needed.
Parking
Designated parking areas in the Parking Facilities are available for disabled passengers with minimized distances to the terminal. Special signage indicates these special parking spaces with a width of 3.5m to accommodate wheelchairs.
In addition, special ramps from the parking facilities up to the entrance of the terminal are provided for passengers with special needs.
Special Waiting Area
An open waiting area exclusively for special passengers is located next to entrance A2, on the Departure level. Special signage indicates the exact location.
Unaccompanied children may also be accommodated at this special waiting area reserved only for this purpose. These areas are located next to Olympic Store, Departures Level and opposite Information Counter 4, both indicated by special signage "UM".
Flooring
Tactile floor markings are available outside Entrance A2, Departures Level, which lead to the special passenger service counters and the special waiting area.
Toilets
There are 105 special designed toilets throughout the terminal buildings indicated by special signage. Special intercom units have been installed in case of emergency. Support rails, lever taps and special dispensers have been fitted for easy use and access.
Elevators
All elevators can accommodate wheelchair passengers and all have Braille buttons and sound control that can be heard inside and outside.
Drinking Fountains
Drinking fountains designed for special passengers are located throughout the airport. They are 50% and 916mm lower height and have front and parallel approach for wheelchair access.
Telephones
Text phones have been installed in the terminal buildings for the facilitation of passengers with special needs (deaf).
The following steps shall be followed:
1. Insertion of phone card in the special slot
2. Dial of OTE Service for People with special needs: (+30) 210 8815555 - (+30) 210 8251000
3. Caller shall type own name, location, person’s name with whom he/she wishes to communicate, contact number and content of message
4. Waiting for reply via OTE Special Service
5. Termination of the connection by typing code 'ts ts'.
Location for Text phones:
Arrivals Level:
Opposite baggage reclaim belts 3 & 4, 7, 11
Opposite VTA control
Bus arrival entrance 3 & 4
Bus arrival entrance 5
Departures:
Opposite Check-in Counter 54
Opposite Check-in Counter 76
Baggage Reclaim Halls
Baggage Halls are wide with easy access to all facilities and designated area for wheelchair passengers next to baggage reclaim area.
Special signage
Back illuminated signage with dual language and large internationally recognizable pictograms have been installed throughout the external and internal areas of the terminal buildings.
Check-in & Flight Information:
Special Passenger Service Counters
Special Passenger Service counters are located next to Entrance A2, on the Departure level. Two of these counters are low for eye contact for the wheelchair passengers. These counters may be used for special assistance and/ or check-in depending on the airline’s procedures.
Flight Information Display Boards and Monitors
Flight information boards (LCDs) are located on top of each information counter, on Departure Level with the following characteristics:
Main Board Clarity - 18m
Monitor Clarity - 6m
Visual Emergency Information - Free Form Text
Flight Information Display System (FIDS) Monitors have also been installed at strategic locations throughout the terminal.
Safety & Security:
Strobe Light Alarm
In case of emergency evacuation, there are strobe light alarms for deaf people mounted in all public and passenger areas.
Passport and Security Control Lanes
All control points are designed according to the Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines with easy access and visual contact.
Meet & Assist Passengers
Departing Unaccompanied Minors
The parents, legal guardians or an authorized adult, who accompanies the child to the airport, shall complete a form provided by the airline.
The adult has to provide the airline or handling agent with all the necessary documents, such as passport, ticket, etc.
The child shall remain under parents or legal guardian’s escort until the airline staff takes the unaccompanied minor to the gate for embarkation.
The responsibility of care is then transferred to the cabin crew of the respective airline.
The parent or escort shall stay at the airport until the aircraft has taken off.
Arriving Unaccompanied Minors
Airline staff escorts the unaccompanied minors from the aircraft to the arrival exit. The authorized meeter is requested to show his/her identity card and sign the airline’s relevant form in order for the child to be handed over.
Meet and Assist Passengers receive every attention and support required and are treated as special passengers. Airline staff enters all the necessary information into their system in order to advise all parties involved regarding the assistance required depending on each case till the special passenger’s final destination.
Airline staff is responsible to escort departing Meet and Assist Passengers to the gate lounge for embarkation.
Arriving Meet and Assist Passengers can also be escorted to the arrival exit or offered extra assistance upon request to the relevant airline.
Wheelchair Passengers
The airline staff checks-in the wheelchair passengers either at the check-in counter or the special passenger service counter.
Airlines are responsible for the provision of wheelchairs for their passengers and for escorting them from the departure check-in hall to the gate and then to the aircraft.
Arriving wheelchair passengers are escorted to the baggage reclaim hall by the airline staff. Extra assistance is offered regarding their baggage collection and/or hand over to the person waiting/meeter.
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Athens International Airport - FULL SCALE EMERGENCY EXERCISE - November 8, 2006
- Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Athens International Airport organises emergency exercises on an annual basis, aiming at ensuring the highest level of security, readiness, training, and coordination of all other parties involved in emergency situations.
The Full Scale Emergency Exercise 2006 “Aircraft Accident at the Airport”, which took place yesterday, Tuesday, November 8th, 2006, was organised in compliance with the obligations arising from the ICAO regulations. It is worth noting that this is the first emergency exercise organised by Athens International Airport during night conditions (starting time of exercise: 20:00), complicating further the rescue procedures. The following entities took part in the exercise:
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