Full Name : Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International
Airport
Location : The airport is situated 20 miles (33km) south east of
Athens city centre.
time zone : GMT +2 (GMT +3 between last Sunday in April and
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Telephone : Tel: +30 210 353 0000.
interterminal transfer :
Transfer to 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 kilometre basis.
Avis, Hertz, National, Budget, Europcar and Sixt are
all represented at the airport.
A taxi to the centre of the Athens costs EUR15 to 25
and takes roughly half an hour to an hour depending on the traffic.
There are plenty of taxis to be hired at the ranks in front of the
airport terminals, and fares charged on a per kilometre basis.
Either agree on the fare before departure or make sure the driver
sets the meter uses the correct rate. A '2' will display before the
meter between midnight and 6am and means you pay double the price.
Avoid touts and unlicensed taxis. Private hotel shuttle companies
also run from Athens International Airport.
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
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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.
Departure tax : EUR12.15 (international), EUR8.51 (domestic). A
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Website :
www.aia.gr
