Can you take metro to Athens airport?

Athens Airport Metro Line 3 Athens airport subway offers reliable and fast transportation services from and to Athens ?irport. The Blue Line (Metro Line 3) connects Athens International Airport to Syntagma Square, the major hub of the city, in just 40 minutes.



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Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre (Syntagma Square). The journey time is approximately 40 minutes. Trains run every 30 minutes, 7 days a week from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm. One way tickets cost €9 (€4.50 for children, teenagers, over 65), return tickets cost €16.

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Athens Airport to Piraeus Port by Subway/Train You can expect to reach Piraeus Port in approximately 58 minutes, while a one-way metro ticket costs 9€/10$ for adults and 4.5€/5.22$ for students, children, and seniors. On the other hand, the price for a return ticket is 16€/18.56$.

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By Metro. Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre (Syntagma Square). The journey time is approximately 40 minutes. Trains run every 30 minutes, 7 days a week from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm.

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Different types of tickets The following tickets are valid for the city's public buses, trolleybuses, metro, tram and commuter trains during a given time: 90-minute ticket: € 1.40 ( US$ 1.50) 24-hour ticket: € 4.50 ( US$ 4.80) 5-day ticket: € 9 ( US$ 9.50)

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How early should I arrive at Athens Airport? A two-hour arrival before the flight is recommended, especially during the peak season, which is during the summer.

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The answer is yes. Tap water in Athens is absolutely safe to drink. This is why we do not have to buy water bottles since all buildings have direct access to drinkable water from the nearby lakes Marathon and Yliki.

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Credit cards are accepted at all metro and tram ticket offices according to the Athens Transport authority. You don't need to show any document in order to buy an anonymous Ath.ena Card. You can recharge your anonymous Ath.ena Card at all Athens transport ticket offices, as well as on ticket machines.

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There is a shuttle bus operated by the Piraeus Port Authority that offers free transport within the port. The bus departs from the port's main entrance, which is located close to the port station, as you can see on the map. There, you will find electronic display boards with waiting times for the bus.

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Athens International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Greece. By the end of 2021, it was the 15th busiest airport in Europe.

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However, it is immigration -- passport control --- that can take time. There is no immigration in Canada or Turkey if it is just a connection. Connection time at Athens airport. 2 hours is sufficient.

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The TSA and airports want you to get there earlier, each for its own reasons. The agency does not like to be rushed with screenings, even if there's a long security line. Airports want you to take advantage of their incredible shopping and dining facilities, which you can't do if you're rushing to the gate.

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There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.

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Major tourist areas in Greece, like Athens and Thessaloniki, are mostly cash-free and will accept credit and debit cards and contactless payments. Plastic money is widely accepted in Greece, and the exchange rates are rather favorable.

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The Athens Metro system consists of 3 lines and connects to the tram, bus routes and suburban railway. The Metro runs daily from 5 am to midnight. Lines 2 and 3 operate until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays. At peak hours, trains run every 5-6 minutes.

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Airport Shuttle Services from Athens Airport All buses run 24/7. The fare for the bus is only 6€ which means it is very affordable too. All shuttles from the airport will take between 50 (to the city centre) - 90 (to Piraeus) minutes depending on the route you take, as well as traffic.

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Athens Airport Bus Fares Athens airport local bus tickets are one-way and cost 5.5€/6.38$ for adults. Reduced tickets are also to be found, costing 2.70€/3.13$ for students, elders, and children 6-18 years old. Children under 6 years travel for free.

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