How do I get from Athens airport to the city?

You can travel from Athens airport to the city centre using three different means of transport; metro, bus and taxi. The cheapest transportation option is the public bus, at only 6€ per person for a one-way ticket. The fastest option is an Athens airport taxi, which comes at a cost of 38€ per ride.

How much is a taxi from Athens airport to city center?

Approximate Taxi Fares from Athens Airport

Taxi Prices	DAY TIME (05:00 – 24:00)
FROM ATH AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE (inner ring) (fixed price)	38 €
FROM ATH AIRPORT TO ACROPOLIS (inner ring) (fixed price)	38 €
FROM ATH AIRPORT TO LARISSA TRAIN STATION (Approximate fare)	38 €
FROM ATH AIRPORT TO RAFINA PORT (Approximate fare)	30 €

How long does it take to get through security at Athens Airport?

Expect 15-20 minutes max unless you’re unlucky. However since you fly with the luggage, this might take a while, and you can take overall up to 40 minutes before you leave the customs.

Is there a metro from Athens Airport?

Athens Metro connects Athens Airport with Athens City including Athens City Center (Syntagma) and Monastiraki (see map below). The trip from the Airport to Athens City Center (metro station Syntagma) takes 40 minutes. The metro departs from the airport every 30′ min (Timetable from Athens Airport to Athens Center).

Can I drink the tap water in Athens?

Although it is perfectly safe to drink water from the tap in Athens and Thessaloniki it is better to ask in all the other places or even better buy bottled water which is fairly cheap. Generally in most of the Greek Islands like Mykonos and Santorini you cannot drink water from the tap.

Are taxis in Athens expensive?

The average taxi ride costs between 4EUR and € 6 ( US$ 7). In other words, a taxi to get around the city center costs a little more than two metro tickets. Taxis are very easy to flag down, since there are over 12,000 vehicles in the city.

Is Athens airport easy to navigate?

Currently, Athens airport has two terminal buildings. No matter which terminal you arrive at, Athens airport is a very easy airport to navigate with signs in both Greek and English, friendly English speaking staff and a very clear layout.

How early should I arrive at Athens Airport?

On your departure, make sure you are at the airport at least 2 hours before your plane leaves especially in the busy season. Check-in immediately so you will know which gate you have to go to and when it closes… unless Athens has you in it’s spell and you want to stay there forever.

Is there Uber in Athens Greece?

Uber operates two services in Athens: UberX, which uses professional licensed drivers, and UberTAXI, which uses taxi drivers. The new regulations require each trip to start and end in the fleet partner’s designated headquarters or parking area, something Uber does not do.

Can you flush toilet paper in Athens Greece?

Don’t flush toilet paper in Greece There’s a very simple explanation: Greek sewage pipes are approximately 2 inches (50mm) in diameter. American and British plumbing is twice as large (4 inches/100mm). The Greek pipes just get clogged. They don’t call them ‘modern conveniences’ for nothing.