Getting from Athens Airport to the city centre
Athens International Airport (ATH) is about 30 km east of the city centre. The main options are:
- Metro: line 3 runs from the airport to Syntagma in about 40 minutes.
- Express bus: the X95 goes to Syntagma and the X96 to Piraeus, 24 hours a day.
- Taxi: yellow taxis charge an official flat fare to the city centre, higher at night.
- Private transfer: a driver meets you inside arrivals at a fixed price, the easiest option with luggage, children or a group.
Athens Airport to Piraeus port
The drive from Athens Airport to Piraeus takes about 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic. If you have a ferry the same day, book a transfer that tracks your flight. Athens Transfer Service lists Athens Airport to the city or Piraeus from about €82 in a Mercedes minivan.
Athens Airport transfer companies
Athens Taxi Hub offers an hour of free waiting and vehicles up to 50-seat coaches. Chauffeur Greece runs Mercedes E-Class to S-Class chauffeurs. Athens Minibus specialises in 12 and 19-seat minibuses for groups, and George’s Taxi has arranged pre-booked transfers since 1993.
Rafina and Lavrio ports
Rafina and Lavrio are closer to the airport than Piraeus and serve many Cyclades ferries. Most Athens transfer companies drive to both.