Athens International Airport (ATH) is the primary gateway to Greece and the historical cradle of Western civilization. Situated 33 km southeast of the Acropolis, it offers seamless transit links including Metro Line 3 (direct to Syntagma Square and Piraeus ferry port), 24/7 express buses X95 & X96, and suburban railway lines.
The fastest transit to central Athens is Metro Line 3 (Blue Line), running every 36 mins straight to Syntagma in 40 minutes for €9.00 (€16 return). For budget or late-night arrivals, Express Bus X95 runs 24/7 non-stop to Syntagma Square in 45–60 minutes for €5.50. Official Athens taxis have a fixed flat rate of €40.00 daytime / €55.00 nighttime.
Since the direct metro extension, the best way to Piraeus Port is Metro Line 3 (Blue Line), running directly from the airport to Piraeus Station in 55 minutes for €9.00 with no train changes! Alternatively, Express Bus X96 runs 24/7 non-stop along the coast in 70–90 minutes for €5.50. Official flat-fare port taxis cost €55.00 day / €70.00 night.
Main Terminal (all check-in, arrivals, and most flights) and Satellite Terminal (connected via an underground walkway with moving ramps). The Athens Airport Railway & Metro Station is located directly opposite the Main Terminal, reached via an elevated pedestrian skybridge from the Departures level.
Athens enforces statutory flat taxi rates between the airport and the central city ring: €40 daytime (05:00–24:00) and €55 nighttime (00:00–05:00), inclusive of all highway tolls, VAT, and luggage fees. Never accept rides from touts whispering "taxi" in the terminal corridor, and ensure the driver applies the legal flat rate before boarding.
The Athens Metro Line 3 closes around 23:30 (last departure from airport at 23:34). However, Athens features dedicated 24-hour express buses: Line X95 runs every 15–25 minutes all night to Syntagma Square (€5.50), and Line X96 runs every 25–30 minutes directly to Piraeus Port for early morning ferry departures to the Greek islands.
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Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where FreeNow / Uber pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.